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Middle ear infections are common and occur when fluid builds up behind the eardrum. Antibiotics, pain relievers, and ear drops are typical treatments for ear infections. Delay in treatment for certain ...

About half of kids get at least one ear infection, also known as acute otitis media, before their second birthday. Here’s why this condition is so common, and what you can do to help keep your child ...

Symptoms of Otitis Media: One of the most prominent symptoms of otitis media is ear pain, which is more commonly observed in acute conditions. It may be severe and of throbbing type, and can worsen at ...

Is your child complaining of an earache? It could be an infection. Children are more prone to ear infections than adults, and they can be painful. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic pediatric ...

Middle-ear infections are a common affliction in early life, affecting more than 80% of children in the U.S. Antibiotics are often employed as a first line of defense but sometimes fail against the ...

When I was a child, I became accustomed to ear infections. At least once a year, I would feel the telltale symptoms: pressure, the uncanny feeling of being underwater when I tried to swallow, and ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I think I have a middle ear infection. I noticed it last night. It doesn't hurt except when I swallow. Otherwise, I feel fine. Should I wait 24 hours before seeing my doctor, or should ...

Chronic otitis media (chronic ear infection) occurs when fluid behind your eardrum becomes infected and does not go away with antibiotics. Unlike swimmer’s ear that affects the external ear canal, a ...