Patient's question:
The doctor removed several dry milk clumps from the ear, saying there were a few red streaks inside. It still feels like milk is getting stuck. Should we go to Beijing Children's Hospital for another check-up, or will it get better over time?Doctor's answer:
Hello! I wonder if your baby still likes to scratch their ears after seeing the doctor. If this behavior continues, you should be cautious about whether it might lead to ear inflammation or conditions like otitis media. In normal people, the nasopharynx and ears are connected, and the passage from the nasopharynx to the middle ear is called the eustachian tube. However, compared to adults, a child's eustachian tube is shorter and wider, and it is positioned horizontally. Once an upper respiratory infection occurs, pathogens can easily enter the middle ear through the eustachian tube, causing inflammation.