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 children.

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Otitis media (OM) or middle ear inflammation is a spectrum of diseases, including acute otitis media (AOM), otitis media with effusion (OME; ‘glue ear’) and chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM). OM ...

Topical treatments often match oral drug efficacy for skin and ear issues, with fewer side effects, and the case for topical ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Otitis media' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. The medication(s) ...

Otitis externa, or swimmer’s ear, is inflammation and irritation in the outer ear. People can treat mild cases with antibiotic drops, but infectious cases may need oral antibiotic medication.

Dear Doctor: I have recently experienced severe vertigo due to fluid pressing against my eardrum, which happened after a sinus infection. What was going on? How can I avoid a repeat? Dear Reader: What ...

People have the right to be involved in discussions and make informed decisions about their care, as described in NICE's information on making decisions about your care. Making decisions using NICE ...

If you're like a lot of folks, you probably think of swimmer's ear as an unwelcome souvenir of a beach vacation. And while the painful ear condition is often linked to a dunk in the ocean or the pool, ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

The eustachian tube drains fluid from your ears to the back of your throat. If it clogs, otitis media with effusion (OME) can occur. If you have OME, the middle part of your ear fills with fluid, ...

Acute otitis media is strongly linked to childhood anatomy, immune function and involves either bacteria or viruses. The season greatly affects the prevalence of the condition, particularly as it is ...