Diagnosing a middle ear problem takes several steps. You may be asked questions about your child's health history. Your child's eardrums will be examined. Tests may also be done. Read on to learn what you can expect.

The middle ear is an air-filled chamber that lies behind the eardrum. Pressure in the middle ear changes to match air pressure outside of the eardrum. When inside and outside pressures are balanced, the eardrum is flexible and normal hearing is more likely. Problems happen when air pressure in the middle ear drops. This is often due to a block in the eustachian (u-STA-shun) tube, the narrow channel connecting the ear with the back of the throat.

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Medicines are an important part of managing asthma. Ask your child's doctor about your child's asthma medicines. Find out how they work, how they're taken, and what their possible side effects are. Read on for some helpful info to get you started.

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