Hearing improves in middle childhood because the tube in the inner ear that is often the site of ear infections in toddlerhood and early childhood has now matured to be longer and narrower than it was before.How does this help with ear infections?

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The maturation of the tube in the inner ear (Eustachian tube) to a longer and narrower shape helps with ear infections primarily because it reduces the flow of bacteria-containing fluid from the mouth to the ear. This anatomical change decreases the likelihood of infections by making it harder for pathogens to reach the middle ear.

Hearing Improves in Middle Childhood Because the Tube in the Inner