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• Ear Tube Surgery for Parents

  
  

  Many kids get middle ear infections (otitis media). Doctors may suggest ear tube surgery for those with multiple infections or a hearing loss or speech delay.

• Hearing Aids for Parents

  
  

  Hearing aids are the main treatment for a type of hearing loss called sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). They work by making sounds louder.

• Middle Ear Infections (Otitis Media) for Parents

  
  

  Ear infections are common among kids and, often, painful. Find out what causes them and how they're treated.

• Can Loud Music Hurt My Ears? for Kids

  
  

  Loud music can cause temporary and permanent hearing loss. Learn how to protect your ears so you won't be saying, "Huh? What did you say?"

• Ears for Teens

  
  

  Hearing is their main job, but it's not all your ears do. Find out all about them in this body basics article for teens.

• How Can I Prevent Hearing Loss? for Teens

  
  

  Hearing loss (also called hearing impairment) makes it hard to hear or understand sounds. But you can do something about noise-induced hearing loss.

• Cochlear Implants for Parents

  
  

  Cochlear implants can help many kids with severe hearing loss. Find out how they work and who can get them.

• Eardrum Injuries for Parents

  
  

  A "popped" eardrum is more than just painful - it can sometimes lead to hearing loss. Learn about ruptured eardrums and how to prevent them.

• Anotia for Parents

  
  

  Anotia is when a baby’s ear doesn’t form normally, so the baby is born with the outer part of their ear missing.

• Ear Pits for Parents

  
  

  An ear pit is a small opening (about the size of a pinhead) in front of the ear. They're common and usually don’t cause problems or need treatment.