Chronic or recurring ear infections (otitis media)

Ear infections, unfortunately, plague many young children in the US today. It is estimated that there are more than 25 million pediatrician visits per year related to ear infections.

An infection in the middle ear can cause otitis media, which is an inflammation of the middle ear (the part of the ear behind the eardrum). Otitis media is the most frequent diagnosis for young children who visit a doctor because they are sick. Recurring bouts of otitis media is called Recurrant Acute otitis media. Recurrent bouts of ear infections can lead to a buildup of fluid in the middle ear that does not resolve. This is called chronic otitis media with effusion (come). While it can affect people of all ages, otitis media occurs more frequently in infants and young children the age of about six. It is also more common in the months of winter and early spring.

It is important to seek immediate diagnosis and treatment for ear infections. Otitis media is the most common cause of hearing loss in children, which can impair learning and speech development. In addition, an untreated ear infection can spread to other areas of the head and neck, causing serious complications.

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