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|Articles|July 1, 2007
Clinical Tip: An exam without tears is music to the ears
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While examining the ears of a frightened toddler several years ago, I was able to calm him by singing a familiar tune. Since then, I never perform an ear examination on a young child (3 months to 3 years), without singing, humming, or whistling. Soft music close to the ear distracts the child long enough to get a good look at the ear drums. Child, parent, and examiner leave the room smiling.
Esther K. Chung, MD, MPH Philadelphia, Pa.
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