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Ear infections are the most common illnesses in babies and young children. Most often, the infection affects the middle ear and is called otitis media. The tubes inside the ears become clogged with fluid and mucus. This can affect hearing, because sound cannot get through all that fluid.
If your child does not yet talk, you need to look for signs of an infection:
Often, ear infections go away on their own, but your health care provider may recommend pain relievers. Severe infections and infections in young babies may require antibiotics. Children who get frequent infections may need surgery to place small tubes inside their ears. The tubes relieve pressure in the ears so that the child can hear again.
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
Safe Dive Ltd. - Manufacturer of the ProEar 2000 - the diving mask which keeps the divers ears dry, protecting them from problems related to pressure and infection from water borne organisms.
Pet King Brands - Manufacturer of antimicrobial products for ear, skin and oral infections using the Zymox Three Point Enzyme System. Features distributors, product information, and technical information.
Medinfo: Outer ear infection - Symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment.
Otitis Externa: Infection of the Ear Canal - Causes, symptoms and treatment.
Middle Ear Disease and Allergy - Presents the evidence that supports the theory that persistant fluid in a child's, or adult's, middle ear is the result of allergy and not infection.
Australian Hearing Services - Providing treatment for hearing related problems including ear infection and deafness. Government subsidised services including fm system, cochlear implants and bernafon.
Virginia Ear, Nose, Throat and Allergy - Includes discussion of multiple topics such as middle ear, sinus and tonsil infections, deviated septum, snoring, sleep apnea, hearing loss, inhalant and food allergies.
Henry A. Milczuk, MD, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Oregon Health Sciences University - Includes information on pediatric otolaryngology, cleft lip and palate, airway and breathing problems, pediatric ear infections, pediatric sleep problems, and pediatric neck mass. (Portland, Oregon)
Dr. Greene.com - Ear Tube Surgery for Ear Infections - Is ear tube surgery necessary? Dr. Greene explains when the use of this temporary, extra eustachian tube should be considered.
Ear Medical Group - Located in San Antonio, Texas. Certified otolaryngologists offer hearing healthcare, including hearing aids needs, hearing loss, dizziness, ear infections, and hearing related surgery.