Preparing questions in advance can help parents to have more meaningful discussions with their child's physicians. Parents may wish to ask their child's doctor the following questions about ear-related conditions:

1. What steps can I take to prevent my child from getting an ear infection?
   
   
2. What signs and symptoms may indicate an ear-related condition in my child?
   
   
3. What methods will you use to determine the cause of my child’s symptoms?
   
   
4. What may have caused my child to develop this ear-related condition?
   
   
5. Are frequent ear conditions a possible sign of allergies in my child?
   
   
6. Are there any procedures or medications that can treat my child’s ear-related condition?
   
   
7. What types of ear-related conditions is my child at the most risk for?
   
   
8. Under what circumstances should I contact you for an ear-related condition in my child?
   
   
9. Is my child at risk for hearing loss or other complications?
   
   
10. Is my child likely to outgrow his or her tendency to develop ear infections?