Ear Infections
Health Encyclopedia: Ear Infection Acute
Ear infections are one of the most common reasons parents take their children to the doctor. While there are different types of ear infections, the most common is called otitis media, which means an inflammation and infection of the middle ear. The middle ear is located just behind the eardrum.
The term "acute" refers to a short and painful episode. An ear infection that lasts a long time or comes and goes is called
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Prevention Read more »Ear infection: acute
...may have symptoms of a cold, or the ear infection may start shortly after having a cold. All acute ear infections include fluid behind the eardrum. You can use an electronic ear monitor, such as... Read more »Otitis media: chronic
...Chronic otitis media; Chronic ear infection Prevention Prompt treatment of acute ear infections may reduce the risk of development of chronic otitis media. Follow-up examination... Read more »Labyrinthitis
...labyrinthitis; Serous labyrinthitis Prevention Prompt treatment of respiratory infections and ear infections may help prevent labyrinthitis. Read more »Ear infection: acute
...- inner ear; Middle ear infection - acute Prevention You can reduce your child's risk of ear infections with the following practices: Wash hands and toys frequently. Also, day... Read more »Images
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