Otitis Media is an infection of the middle ear. It is generally accompanied by fever, pain deep in the ear, and/or fluid discharge from the ear. It is easily treatable with painkillers and a warm compressor. Treatment should not be delayed.
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Otitis Media is an infection of the middle ear. It is generally accompanied by fever, pain deep in the ear, and/or fluid discharge from the ear. It is easily treatable with painkillers and a warm compressor. Treatment should not be delayed.
Ear infections are very common in infants and children. This happens because the Eustachian tubes of infants and children get clogged easily. This clogging causes fluid build up and pain in the ears. The result – the much dreaded Ear Infection.
Unlike other infections, ear infections are not contagious. However, the cold virus that leads to an ear infection is contagious. Often, if the ear infection occurs a week after the cold begins then it is no longer so. Care still should be taken to take prompt treatment.
Ear infections can be prevented. Care should be taken to keep your child away from sick children. Breast-feed your child at least for the first 6 months. Protect your child from secondhand smoke. Bottle-feed your child in an upright position.
