Ear infections and glue ear
Case studies about ear infections and glue ear in children
Parents need more information on ear infections
A Leeds mum is urging parents to become better informed about children’s ear infections following her less than positive experiences when trying to get a diagnosis and cure for her daughter, Eliza.
Shocked at severity of son’s ear infection
A Derbyshire mum was shocked at the severity of the ear infections suffered by her son, and believes that if she had been better informed, he might have been referred for specialist treatment earlier.
Frustrated at lack of understanding of ‘glue ear’
Samantha Leonard’s son Cade suffered a lot with ear infections, colds and sore throats as a baby and Samantha recalls that he failed a hearing test at 9 months old carried out by a health visitor, but this was never followed up.
Taken by surprise by toddler’s hearing loss
Lucy Burns from Cheshire was taken by surprise when her baby daughter experienced glue ear and some hearing loss, and thinks parents need to be better informed so they can spot the signs earlier and seek appropriate treatment.
