The effects of ear glue, persistant ear fluid, and chronic ear infections are thoroughly understood, but children recovering from the temporary hearing loss resulting from these conditions usually face speech and language delays, play delays, social challenges, and some reports even find a link... MORE

The effects of ear glue, persistant ear fluid, and chronic ear infections are thoroughly understood, but children recovering from the temporary hearing loss resulting from these conditions usually face speech and language delays, play delays, social challenges, and some reports even find a link between ear glue and dyslexia and language based learning disabilities. This little discussed childhood condition can have profound effects on a child, especially when it is present during those first three vital years of a child's life and development.

Share your stories, your challenges, and your successes in helping your child deal with ear glue. Discuss your frustrations dealing with medical professionals who don't understand the consequences of untreated ear glue, fluid, or infections. Connect with other moms and know that your child is not alone.

To my knowledge, no support groups exist for this condition. Let's make this the first.....