Otitis media with effusion (OME) is characterized by the presence of nonpurulent fluid, usually serous or mucoid, in the middle ear cavity. [2] Symptoms always involve some degree of hearing loss ...

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 ...

Ear infection is common in children, with most experiencing at least one infection by age 3 years. Differential diagnosis of the various types is essential for appropriate treatment and resolution ...

This guideline covers identifying and managing otitis media with effusion (OME), also known as ‘glue ear’, in children younger than 12 years. It aims to improve hearing and quality of life in children ...

Ear infections in young children could lead to delayed speech for them, study finds Impacts of ear infections may 'intensify' with age, says University of Florida researcher Dr. Susan Nittrouer ...

Medically reviewed by Sukaina Hasnie, MD Over-the-counter (OTC) medications and ear drops are available to treat ear infection pain and other common conditions like swimmer's ear. Ear drops can ...

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD COVID-19 is a viral infection that typically causes symptoms like fever, chills, cough, and loss of smell or taste. Less commonly, COVID can also affect the ...

Otitis media, also commonly known as a middle ear infection, has become more common in post covid era due to increase in adenoid infection and hypertrophy. There is a 25-30% increase in such cases ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Obesity may increase the likelihood that a child will need to have tubes inserted in the ears to drain fluid, to prevent the recurrence of chronic middle ear infection ...