A nurse is caring for a preschool-aged child who has been exposed to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) on a regular basis. Which of the following is the child at greater risk for because of this exposure?

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Exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) increases the risk of middle ear infections in children. ETS can lead to various health issues in children, including respiratory problems and infections, with middle ear infections being a notable risk due to the irritants in tobacco smoke affecting the Eustachian tube function.

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