Middle Ear Infection (Otitis Media)
An acute or chronic inflammatory process affecting the middle ear.
Part of: Otitis
About Ear Infection (Otitis Media)
An ear infection is an inflammation of the middle ear, usually caused by bacteria, that occurs when fluid builds up behind the eardrum. Anyone can get an ear infection, but children get them more often than adults. Five out of six children will have at least one ear infection by their third birthday. In fact, ear infections are the most common reason parents bring their child to a doctor. The scientific name for an ear infection is otitis media (OM).
What are the symptoms of an ear infection?
There are three main types of ear infections. Each has a different combination of symptoms….Read more about Ear Infection NIH – National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders