Chronic Ear Infections Linked to Language Delays in Children
University of Florida research shows that chronic ear infections in early childhood can lead to significant language and auditory processing issues later in life, stressing the need for early and continuous monitoring. Vigilant monitoring and prompt treatment can help protect against bad outcomes.Ear infections are a common childhood experience, but a new study suggests parents should take these infections seriously to preserve their children’s language development. That’s because each ear infection can potentially impair…