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Ear Infection
Description
The most common infection of the ear is in the middle ear. This occurs when the fluid gets trapped inside the ear and causes unwanted germs and bacteria to replicate causing an infection. The fluid comes from the nose and throat and is supposed to drain out through the Eustachian tube, however sometimes this tube becomes inflamed and the fluid is not able to drain properly. This is the most comm View more...
Causes
Ear infection is caused when fluid gets trapped in the middle ear and causes bacteria to grow. The fluid does not drain properly due to inflammation of the Eustachian tube. The tube can become inflamed during a cold due to excessive fluids. Also, some children have smaller tubes than others.
Common Symptoms
Extreme, or mild pain/throbbing of the ear, possible fever, yellow drainage from the ear, difficulty hearing.
Rare Symptoms
Temporary or permanent hearing loss.
Traditional Treatment
Ear drops, tylenol or motrin for pain, antiobiotics.
Alternative Treatment
Many ear infections will go away on their own and solutions can be found to alleviate the pain, such as a warm washcloth on the ear. Also, some children who experience chronic ear infections have surgery to replace their tubes.
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