What Is the Common Cold?
6. Otitis Media
Otitis media is the name given to an infection of the inner ear. This can happen when the virus is able to travel to the ear, thus resulting in an infection. The symptoms of an ear infection are often unpleasant and they can be very painful. Otitis media can also sometimes cause permanent damage, possibly resulting in hearing loss.
Another potential complication is acute sinusitis. The sinuses are a system of chambers in the skull that are lined with a soft tissue that can become infected, and inflamed. Sinusitis is not usually dangerous but it can lead to potentially severe complications, including blood clots, brain abscesses, bone infections, and meningitis.
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