10 Symptoms of Otitis Media
Symptom #9: Hearing Loss
An ear infection can also affect the ability to hear and in severe cases can even lead to hearing loss. This is especially common in babies and young children and might even go unnoticed, unless checked by a medical professional. To treat the hearing loss, it is necessary to treat the infection first.
Once the inflammation and the swelling are treated, the ear can properly function again. If the infection is treated with antibiotics, it is important to continue with the therapy as prescribed, as stopping antibiotics as soon as the symptoms disappear may result in recurrent infections.
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