<s>[INST] How can an ear infection hurt your child? [/INST] Fluid in the middle ear can keep your child from hearing well. The middle ear is supposed to stay dry.

Children whose ears are full of fluid may not hear what people say. They may have a hard time learning new words. They may not learn to speak clearly. They may not understand their teachers or do well in school. Source: DSHS TEXAS. Link: https://www.dshs.texas.gov/vision-hearing-screening/hearing-screening-program/ear-infections-what-you. Field: Otolaryngology. Disease: Ear Infection </s>