The fluid is drained from ears to the back of the throat by the Eustachian tube. When this tube gets clogged it can lead to otitis media. In this condition the middle part of the ear is filled with ...

IN a study of the role of antimicrobial agents in preventing complications during an epidemic of influenza Townsend 1 defined a complication as a new sign or symptom of the respiratory tract and ...

Children from socially disadvantaged backgrounds are less likely to be treated for middle ear infections and are likely to experience serious complications from the condition — potentially with ...

MAYWOOD, IL - While antibiotics have greatly reduced the dangers of ear infections, serious neurological complications, including hearing loss, facial paralysis, meningitis and brain abscess still ...

While antibiotics have greatly reduced the dangers of ear infections, serious neurological complications, including hearing loss, facial paralysis, meningitis and brain abscess still occur, according ...

Otitis media refers to all types of inflammation of the middle ear caused by an infection. It is the second most frequently diagnosed disease among outpatients of otorhinolaryngology and pediatrics, ...

Otitis media cases rise post-covid due to adenoid infection. Common in children with risky anatomy. Inflammation can lead to severe complications, including ear damage and hearing loss. Screening for ...

Background: Delayed antibiotic treatment for acute otitis media (AOM) is recommended for children >6 months with nonsevere illness, no risk factors for complications or history of recurrent AOM. This ...

The symptoms and potential outcomes of otitis media vary in severity, according to the progression of the condition. There are several signs that usually present with the inflammation of the middle ...

Neurological complications, including hearing loss, facial paralysis, meningitis and brain abscess can occur due to improper ear infection treatments, finds a new study. Ear infections can result in ...