Extend your learning

• This scenario mentions some parts of the ear that you may or may not be familiar with. Check your understating by reading about the anatomy of the ear
• Children who have glue ear are often referred for a hearing test – something that parents and carers may feel anxious about. Read up on what happens at these appointments so you can provide reassurance
• Find out about the contributing factors to the development of glue ear and the advice that pharmacy staff can offer to help prevent the condition
• Parents and carers may worry about how their child will fare at school if he or she has glue ear. Have a look at the advice provided by the National Deaf Children’s Society at.