Little Daniel’s mom tells the physician that 3-year-old Daniel has frequent earaches and that her friend told her she should hav
e ear tubes put in his ears. The mom states that it has been a long time since Daniel had a sore throat or a cold. Upon further questioning, the mom reveals that Daniel is taking swimming lessons. Does Daniel have otitis media or otitis externa? Does he need ear tubes? Explain your reasoning I'm thinking he has otitis media but I don know if he will need ear tubes???
No; <span>otitis externa. </span> <span>Swimming</span> is your key word here.
Otitis externa(swimmer's ear) is caused by remaining water in the ear after swimming. Quote, "<span>This creates a moist environment that helps bacteria or fungi grow." </span><span> And of course, caused by an infection: his sore throat/cold.
I would say he doesn't need ear tubes; however, I am not sure about ear tubes.
