Ear infections are the most common reason parents take their child to a doctor. In fact, data shows that 5 out of 6 children will have at least one ear infection by their third birthday, making ...

Pediatricians at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital are seeing viral upper respiratory infections, asthma exacerbations, ...

Anyone can get an ear infection, but children are more likely to develop them than adults. Ear infections are among the most common reasons parents take their child to a doctor, and most children will ...

Ear infections can sneak up on you, starting with subtle discomfort that you might dismiss as nothing serious. But catching the early warning signs can save you from days of excruciating pain and ...

Chronic otitis media (chronic ear infection) occurs when fluid behind your eardrum becomes infected and does not go away with antibiotics. Unlike swimmer’s ear that affects the external ear canal, a ...

Parents of newborns and toddlers deal with a constant barrage of virus and infections in their children's early years, and an ear infection, although relatively common, can add to a parent's anxiety ...

Inflammation from an ear infection is just one of the causes of tinnitus. At-home and clinical treatment can typically resolve the symptoms. Tinnitus happens when you experience a sound like ringing, ...

Exposure to cigarette smoke, including passive smoke exposure in children, may contribute to or increase the risk of ear infections. Smoking and exposure to secondhand cigarette smoke can have harmful ...