Ear infection (middle ear) - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic An ear infection, also known as acute otitis media, is an infection of the air-filled space behind the eardrum, known as the middle ear Children are more likely than adults to get ear infections Ear infections often clear up on their own
Ear Infection (Otitis Media): Symptoms, Causes Treatment Ear infections (acute otitis media) occur when a virus or bacteria infect the space behind the eardrum The most common symptom is ear pain Middle ear infections are the most common childhood illness other than colds
Otitis - Wikipedia Otitis is a general term for inflammation in ear or ear infection, inner ear infection, middle ear infection of the ear, in both humans and other animals When infection is present, it may be viral or bacterial
Ear Infection Basics | Ear Infection | CDC - Centers for Disease . . . Middle ear infection (acute otitis media) is an infection in the middle ear Otitis media with effusion is another condition that affects the middle ear Occurs when fluid builds up in the middle ear without causing an infection
Ear Infection (Otitis Media) - Johns Hopkins Medicine Otitis media is inflammation or infection located in the middle ear Otitis media can occur as a result of a cold, sore throat, or respiratory infection About 3 out of 4 children have at least one episode of otitis media by the time they are 3 years of age
Middle Ear Inflammation (Otitis Media) - Healthline A middle ear infection or inflammation of the middle ear happens when a virus or bacteria inflames the area behind the eardrum This is also known as otitis media and is most common in
Otitis: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Otitis is a term for infection or inflammation of the ear Otitis can affect the inner or outer parts of the ear The condition can be: Acute ear infection -- Starts suddenly and lasts for a short period of time It is often painful Chronic ear infection -- Occurs when the ear infection does not go away or keeps coming back
Middle Ear Infection (Otitis Media) - MedicineNet "Otitis" means inflammation of the ear, and "media" means middle This inflammation often begins with infections that cause sore throats, colds, or other respiratory problems and spreads to the middle ear
Otitis Media (Acute) - Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders - MSD Manual . . . Acute otitis media is a bacterial or viral infection of the middle ear, usually accompanying an upper respiratory infection Symptoms include otalgia, often with systemic symptoms (eg, fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea), especially in the very young Diagnosis is based on otoscopy Treatment is with analgesics and sometimes antibiotics