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ear infection - Definition: (Source: MedLinePlus)

Ear infections are one of the most common reasons parents take their children to the doctor. While there are different types of ear infections, the most common is called otitis media, which means an inflammation and infection of the middle ear. The middle ear is located just behind the eardrum. The term "acute" refers to a short and painful episode. An ear infection that lasts a long time or comes and goes is called chronic otitis media . For links to other types of ear infections, see otitis. ...
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ear infection - Images (Source: MedLinePlus)
ear infection, Ear anatomy
Ear anatomy
Middle ear infection (otitis media)
Middle ear infection (otitis media)
ear infection, Eustachian tube
Eustachian tube
ear infection, Mastoiditis - side view of head
Mastoiditis - side view of head
ear infection, Mastoiditis - redness and swelling behind ear
Mastoiditis - redness and swelling behind ear
ear infection, Ear tube insertion  - series
Ear tube insertion - series

About ear infection (Source: Medem)
Next to the common cold, otitis media (middle ear infection) is the most common illness in children. Most children will get otitis media by the time they are 3 years old, and many will have recurrent episodes. ...
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Symptoms of ear infection (Source: MedLinePlus)
An acute ear infection causes pain ( earache ). In infants, the clearest sign is often irritability and inconsolable crying. Many infants and children develop a fever or have trouble sleeping. Parents often think that tugging on the ear is a symptom of an ear infection, but studies have shown that the same number of children going to the doctor tug on the ear whether or not the ear is infected. Other possible symptoms include: Fullness in the ear; Feeling of general illness; Vomiting ; Diarrhea ; Hearing loss in the affected ear. The child may have symptoms of a cold, or the ear infection may start shortly after having a cold. All acute ear infections include fluid behind the eardrum. You can use an electronic ear monitor, such as EarCheck, to detect this fluid at home. The device is available at pharmacies. ...
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News on ear infection
Health Tip: Does Your Child Have an Ear Infection? (MedicineNet)

Further Reading on ear infection

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