# Ep 14 | Ouch! What’s Going On In My Ear? | Part 2: Ear Infections & Ear Tubes!

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Published: 2025-07-25T03:54:14+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1288

## Resource

This week, we’re diving even deeper into the ear! In this second part of our ear adventure, Audra and Sloane explore ear infections—and what happens when you get those little ear tubes some kids need to help! We’ll talk about: 👂 Swimmer’s ear vs. middle ear infections 🦠 What causes all that pressure and pain 🧫 How doctors figure out what’s going on 🧴 How medicine or ear drops help 🔊 And of course—ear tubes! What they are, why some kids get them, and how they help keep ears healthy and clear. If your child has had ear infections (or ear tubes!), this episode will help them understand what’s happening inside—and take some of the fear or mystery out of it. ✨ Perfect for curious kids ages 4–12 🎒 Great resource for school nurses and pediatric offices 🎨 Free coloring pages and activity sheets at WHIMpodcast.com 📱 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. 🔍 Just search: What’s Happening Inside Me? 💡 Enjoying What’s Happening Inside Me? If you loved this episode, please share it with a friend or leave us a review—it helps more curious kids and families discover the show! 🌟 👉 Visit us at WHIMpodcast.com to: Send in your own question for a future episode Grab the most recent partner pages for free Stay up to date on new releases Thanks for listening, learning, and exploring what’s happening inside YOU! 🩺✨

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