1. Ear infections typically affect which part of the ear?

• Inner ear

• Middle ear

• Outer ear

• Entire ear

2. When are children most likely to develop ear infections?

• Before age 3

• Between ages 3 and 5

• Between ages 5 and 10

• Between ages 10 and 12

3. Why are kids more likely to develop ear infections than adults are?

• Kids have smaller noses and ears.

• Their eustachian tubes — passages that connect the middle ear to the nose — get clogged more easily.

• Kids aren't as likely to cover their mouths when they sneeze or cough.

4. Are ear infections contagious?

• Yes

• No

5. What are the most common signs of an ear infection?

• Crying or irritability

• Trouble sleeping

• Fever

• All of the above

6. What's the best way to treat an ear infection?

• Watchful waiting

• Antihistamines and decongestants

• An immediate round of antibiotics

• Isolation

7. Do antibiotics relieve the pain of ear infections?

• Yes

• No

8. Who's the best candidate for ear tubes?

• A child who's never had an ear infection — and wants to keep it that way

• A child who gets his or her first ear infection before age 3 months

• A child who has recurrent ear infections

• A child who continues to get ear infections after age 5

9. What are the potential complications of an ear infection?

• Temporary hearing loss

• Recurrent infections

• Ruptured eardrum

• All of the above

10. What's the best way to prevent ear infections?

• Wash your child's hands and toys often.

• Help your child avoid contact with anyone who's ill.

• Keep your child away from secondhand smoke.

• All of the above