A middle ear infection is also known as otitis media. It is one of
the most common of childhood infections. With this illness, the
middle ear becomes red, swollen, and inflamed because of bacteria
trapped in the eustachian tube.
Review Date: 04/26/2010
Reviewed By: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of
Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also
reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
