What Is a Middle Ear Infection?
7. Who’s At Risk
Nobody is completely safe from middle ear infections. However, there are some people who are more at risk than others. This includes children, and those between 6 months and 2 years old are most at risk. This risk is increased in children that stay in care centers and other places where they are going to be around many other children.
Children with a cleft palate are also at greater risk due to abnormalities in the structure of their bones. People that have an Alaskan native heritage are also more at risk. Being exposed to polluted air is another factor, and this includes cigarette smoke. Ear infections are also more likely during seasons when allergies can be triggered and when the weather is cold.
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