Study Links Ear Infections in Young Children to Delayed Speech
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
A study from the University of Florida suggests that chronic ear infections in young children could lead to delayed speech development. The research found that children who experienced multiple ear infections before the age of 3 had a smaller vocabulary and difficulty recognizing speech patterns and sounds. The study's lead researcher emphasized the importance of monitoring children for language-learning difficulties and academic challenges as they grow older. However, a pediatric otolaryngologist not involved in the study expressed concerns about the study's methodology and cautioned against drawing broad conclusions from the findings.