What Is Otitis Media?
3. Otitis Media
Otitis media is the medical term for an infection of the middle ear. It is also sometimes known as acute otitis media. Ear infections are more common in children because the eustachian tubes are narrower and also more horizontal, meaning secretions cannot drain away as easily.
In many cases, antibiotics are used to clear the infection. At other times, the immune system is left to deal with the infection instead. Ear infections can be very painful and can also cause some unwelcome symptoms. They are not usually dangerous, but they will cause permanent damage in a small number of cases.
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