Symptoms of ear infection (middle ear)

An ear infection (sometimes called otitis media) is an infection in the middle ear: the air-filled space behind the eardrum that contains small vibrating bones.. Children are more likely to get this disease than adults.. Since most ear infections go away over time, it can be treated with pain tolerance and regular care.. Ear infections.... These types of chronic infections can cause hearing problems and other serious complications....

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The onset of symptoms and the spread of ear infection is usually fast.... ### 1... Symptoms of ear infection in children Common symptoms in children include: - Ear pain (especially during sleep) - Feeling of shooting - Sleep problem Crying more than usual - Noise Difficulty hearing or responding to sounds - Loss of balance - Fever of 38 degrees Celsius or higher - Fluid discharge from the ear - Headache - Loss of appetite ### 2... Symptoms of ear infection in adults Common symptoms in adults include: - Earache - Fluid discharge from the ear - Difficulty in hearing The signs and symptoms of an ear infection can indicate the type of disease. That's why accurate diagnosis and quick treatment are very important. If you have the following symptoms, you should see a doctor: - Symptoms last more than a day - Symptoms are seen in children less than 6 months old - The earache is severe - The child experiences insomnia and discomfort after a cold or any upper respiratory tract infection - Observing the discharge of fluids, pus or bloody fluids from the ear Causes of ear infection (middle ear) Ear infections are caused by bacteria or viruses in the middle ear... This infection is often caused by other diseases such as colds, flu or allergies, which cause congestion and swelling of the nasal passages, throat and eustachian tube... ### The role of the eustachian tube Eustachian tubes are narrow passages that run from each middle ear to the back of the pharynx and the back of the nasal airway.. The ends of these tubes in the throat are constantly opened and closed for various reasons: - Adjustment of air pressure in the middle ear - Air circulation in the ear - Normal secretions from the middle ear Swelling of the Eustachian tube can lead to obstruction and accumulation of fluid in the middle ear. This fluid increases the possibility of contamination and ear infection. Adenoids are two small layers of tissue at the back of the nose, and according to research, they play a role in the immune system.. Since the adenoids are close to the end of the Eustachian tube, the swelling of the adenoids can block them, which subsequently leads to middle ear infection. Factors affecting ear infections include the following: - Age.... Children between 6 months and 2 years are susceptible to ear infections due to the size and shape of the eustachian tube and due to the lack of development of the immune system.... - Group care centers for children.... Children who are kept in group places have more colds and ear infections than children who are at home.... In addition, children in group conditions are exposed to milk infections.... There are those who are more susceptible to milk infections.... Factors.... Ear infections occur more in autumn and winter.... People Seasonal allergy sufferers are more at risk of ear infections in the spring.... - Air quality.... exposure to cigarette smoke or high levels of air pollution can increase the risk of ear infections.... - Location.... The climatic characteristics of a location directly affect the likelihood of infection.... It is interesting to note that ear infections are more common in the muscular structure of Alaska.... Children with cleft palate may find it more difficult to drain the eustachian tubes.. Ear infections (middle ear) In most cases, ear infections do not cause long-term complications, but chronic ear infections or repeated infections for any reason can lead to serious complications: - Hearing impairment...temporary and mild hearing loss is very common during ear infections and usually gets better after the infection clears.... However, chronic ear infections or fluid in the middle ear can lead to significant hearing loss. If there is permanent damage to the eardrum or other middle ear structures, permanent hearing loss may occur... - Delayed speech or development, permanent or permanent hearing impairment or hearing impairment... Skills, socialization and development will be delayed... - Spread of infection... Untreated infections or malignant infections can spread to the tissues. become pus... In rare cases, serious middle ear infections spread to other tissues of the skull, including the brain or the membrane around the brain (meningitis)... - Rupture of the eardrum, in some cases, the damage to the eardrum heals. It is needed...> *Dr.. 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