The incidence and prevalence of otitis media with effusion leading to chronic otitis media are well documented in the pediatric population. [1] When middle ear fluid is found in adult patients, ...

Dear Mirror doctor, please, why do children keep getting ear infections? What can be done to prevent ear infections in children?

Dear J.B.: First, let’s review the anatomy. The ear has three components: the inner ear where the organs of balance and hearing are; the outer ear that includes the ear canal all the way to the ...

Chronic Otitis Media (COM) is a persistent inflammatory condition of the middle ear that often leads to recurrent infections, hearing impairment and, in many cases, structural damage to the ossicular ...

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 ...

Background: Otitis media is a common and costly disease that peaks in early childhood. Recent reviews concluded that the relationship between otitis media and atopy is not well understood, and that ...

Overview An Inflammation of the middle ear (the area behind the eardrum) due to infection. Common symptoms are ear pain and fever. Symptoms Ear pain, fever and temporary hearing loss are the most ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Schwartz, MD Key Takeaways Ear tube surgery involves making a small cut in the eardrum and inserting a synthetic tube.An adult might need ear tubes placed to help treat ...

Dear Doctor: I have recently experienced severe vertigo due to fluid pressing against my eardrum, which happened after a sinus infection. What was going on? How can I avoid a repeat?

I have often observed how easily people overlook early warning signs related to their ears. Many patients seek medical help only when their problems w.