Staying on top of ear and throat infections in children


Such infections are common in children, so learn to recognise when its important to see the doctor.

CHILDREN have a tendency to be vulnerable to ear and throat infections. For one thing, their ear passages are shorter and more horizontal than those of adults. This makes it easier for fluids to be trapped in the middle ear, allowing germs to easily breed there.

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