
Málaga Doctor: Early Ear Care Crucial for Children's Hearing and Speech
Malaga Doctor Highlights Importance of Early Ear Care in Children Málaga, Spain – A recent interview with Rafael Ruiz-Rico, head of Otorhinolaryngology at Quirónsalud Málaga, underscores the critical role of early ear care in children. Dr. Ruiz-Rico stresses the connection between adenoids, ear infections, and speech development delays. "Many children arrive at our clinic at ages three or four with language delays, and the problem is they don't hear well because their ears are full of mucus," he explains. This often-overlooked issue, he says, can be easily addressed. He shared a case study where the removal of adenoids led to a remarkable improvement in a child's hearing and speech. The interview, part of the "Salud es Más" campaign, highlights the importance of regular checkups and emphasizes the simple solutions available for common ear problems in young children. This initiative, sponsored by Fundación Unicaja and Universidad Europea, aims to increase awareness and improve child health outcomes.