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How do you tell if your child has fluid in his ears?

My child is 5 years old. I want to know do you tell if your child has fluid in his ears?

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The "fluid in his ear" that can be concerning is fluid in the MIDDLE ear which is behind the eardrum. this can muffle your hearing, or, at its worst, cause significant pain and pressure that may ultimately rupture your eardrum. This situation is an "ear infection" that is typically treated
with oral antibiotics.