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Glue ear is a condition where the middle ear becomes filled with a glue-like fluid. The glue reduces the vibrations received by the eardrum and bones, resulting in lowered hearing volume. Glue ear is very common; it affects seven out of 10 children younger than 4-years old. Glue ear usually affects young children, but adults can experience the condition, as well. Childrenusually grow out of glue ear problems as their Eustachian tubes widen and drainage improves. Glue ear is rarely a problem for children older than 8.
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The cause of glue ear is not known, but experts think it is tied to improperly functioning Eustachian tubes. If the Eustachian tube is narrow, blocked or does not open properly, the balance of fluid and air in the middle ear can become unstable and glue ear can occur. Children can develop glue ear after a cold, cough or ear infection, but this is not always the case. Children are at an increased risk of developing glue ear if they live in a home where someone smokes, if they were bottle- fed, have a sibling with glue ear, or if they regularly suffer from colds and ear infections.
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Symptoms of glue ear include decreased or muffled hearing, mild earache pain and delayed speech development.
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There is no sure way to prevent glue ear, but the risk of developing the condition is reduced for children who live in smoke-free homes and for those who are breast-fed. If a child suffers from glue ear, speak more loudly and clearly than normal, talk to the child face-to-face to ease comprehension, reduce background noise, discuss the problem with his or her teacher and do not allow anyone to smoke in the childs presence.
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