An ear infection can present as a dull, persistent ache, and is sometimes accompanied by pressure, discharge, itching, fever or muffled hearing. In more severe cases, the pain can be sudden, sharp and ...

An ear infection often happens when a virus or bacteria causes inflammation in the ear. The most common type of ear infection ...

MINNEAPOLIS — If you have visited a pediatrician lately, you've likely been met by very busy waiting rooms. You're not alone. Doctors are seeing a lot of kids with ear infections and strep throat ...

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 ...