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Ear, nose, oral, pharyngeal, and hearing problems are frequent areas of concern in children with Down syndrome. From a management standpoint, recurrent ear infections with associated hearing loss, chronic sinusitis with rhinorrhea, and ear wax impaction are frequent primary care concerns and often require long-term medical intervention and follow-up. Frequently reported anomalies of the palate, midface, and external auditory canals often involve both medical and surgical management issues.
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Van Dyke, D.C., Popejoy, M.E., Hemenway, W.G. (1990). Ear, Nose, and Throat Problems and Hearing Abnormalities. In: Van Dyke, D.C., Lang, D.J., Heide, F., van Duyne, S., Soucek, M.J. (eds) Clinical Perspectives in the Management of Down Syndrome. Disorders of Human Learning, Behavior, and Communication. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-9644-4_2
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