The fluid is drained from ears to the back of the throat by the Eustachian tube. When this tube gets clogged it can lead to otitis media. In this condition the middle part of the ear is filled with ...

Otitis media is an inflammatory infection of the middle ear, commonly following upper respiratory infections, especially in children. It presents with ear pain, fever, hearing loss, and discharge.

Chronic suppurative otitis media is a persistent middle ear infection marked by discharge and eardrum perforation. Complications range from facial paralysis to meningitis. Risk factors include age, ...

Children from socially disadvantaged backgrounds are less likely to be treated for middle ear infections and are likely to experience serious complications from the condition — potentially with ...

IN a study of the role of antimicrobial agents in preventing complications during an epidemic of influenza Townsend 1 defined a complication as a new sign or symptom of the respiratory tract and ...

While antibiotics have greatly reduced the dangers of ear infections, serious neurological complications, including hearing loss, facial paralysis, meningitis and brain abscess still occur, according ...

MAYWOOD, IL - While antibiotics have greatly reduced the dangers of ear infections, serious neurological complications, including hearing loss, facial paralysis, meningitis and brain abscess still ...

Otitis media refers to all types of inflammation of the middle ear caused by an infection. It is the second most frequently diagnosed disease among outpatients of otorhinolaryngology and pediatrics, ...

Otitis media cases rise post-covid due to adenoid infection. Common in children with risky anatomy. Inflammation can lead to severe complications, including ear damage and hearing loss. Screening for ...

Background: Delayed antibiotic treatment for acute otitis media (AOM) is recommended for children >6 months with nonsevere illness, no risk factors for complications or history of recurrent AOM. This ...

Neurological complications, including hearing loss, facial paralysis, meningitis and brain abscess can occur due to improper ear infection treatments, finds a new study. Ear infections can result in ...