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The Gap Between Appointments Parenting often feels like a series of educated guesses, especially when a child is too young to explain what hurts. Ear discomfort is one of the most common and stressful examples. These issues rarely appear during office hours. They tend to flare up late at night, over holiday weekends, or...

When “My Ear Hurts” Becomes a Daily Phrase Few things disrupt a household quite like a child crying in the middle of the night because of ear discomfort. If a child keeps complaining of ear pain, the immediate reaction is often a mix of worry and helplessness. You want to fix the problem, but...

The Ear Exam Is Changing  For more than a century, the otoscope has been the standard tool for examining the ear. Early versions appeared in the mid-1800s, using mirrors and external light sources before evolving into the handheld, battery-powered instruments clinicians recognize today. The basic method never really changed: look through a small lens,...

Winter brings the inevitable cycle of sniffles, coughs, and fevers. Children are particularly susceptible to seasonal bugs because their immune systems are still learning how to fight off viruses. However, the biggest hurdle isn’t always the cold itself, it’s the secondary issues that follow.  Ear infections are among the most frequent complications of a standard cold. Because the symptoms of a respiratory infection...

Why Ear Infections Spike Around the Holidays The holiday season, meant to be cozy and joyful, also brings winter viruses that increase the risk of ear infections for children. Cold air dries out nasal passages, crowded gatherings spread colds quickly, and congestion can lead to fluid buildup behind the eardrum. Travel irritates ears; air...

Why Winter Makes Ear Infections Harder to Diagnose Winter can be harsh on families, especially those with young kids. During winter, colds, flu, RSV (Respiratory syncytial virus), and seasonal congestion spread easily, leading to pressure buildup in the middle ear. That’s why ear infections are so common in winter and why many children visit...

Across the U.S. and Canada, a wave of healthcare innovators is reshaping how care is delivered. Virtual-first clinics, hybrid home-visit models, digital health marketplaces, and remote chronic-care programs are all attempting to answer the same question: How do you deliver high-quality medical care when the patient isn’t physically in front of you? For years,...