{"id":3876,"date":"2018-04-19T09:18:33","date_gmt":"2018-04-19T13:18:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/likenhomecare.com\/?p=3876"},"modified":"2018-04-19T09:18:33","modified_gmt":"2018-04-19T13:18:33","slug":"homecare-robinson-twp-pa-know-aging-relative-ear-infection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/likenhomecare.com\/homecare-robinson-twp-pa-know-aging-relative-ear-infection\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Know if Your Aging Relative Has an Ear Infection"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many of us associate ear infections with children, especially very young ones.<\/strong><\/em>
\nIt\u2019s true that children are more likely to get ear infections because of the size and shape of the tube that runs between the middle ear and throat, called the eustachian tube. However, people of any age can get an ear infection. Because we don\u2019t expect older adults to get an ear infection, it can be hard to recognize them when they happen.
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Homecare in Robinson Twp. PA: Seniors with Ear Infections<\/figcaption><\/figure>
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\nWhat Causes Ear Infections?<\/strong><\/em>
\nBacteria or viruses that get into the middle ear cause ear infections. Often, the infection happens because of another illness, like a cold or allergies. These illnesses can make the eustachian tube swell or become congested. When that happens, the blockage can cause fluid to build up in the middle ear. Bacteria or virus in the fluid cause ear infection symptoms.
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\nSome adults are more likely to get ear infections than others. People at greater risk for ear infection are those who have:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n