Perhaps surprisingly, it’s possible to get swimmer’s ear without a dip in the pool, lake or ocean. Two doctors explain what this painful infection is and how to get rid of it.

Ear infections are common especially this time of year in children six months old and up to school-age. 24/7 Live Philadelphia Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Welcome, Mickey ...

Ear infections are especially common in babies and toddlers, who are less able to communicate or tolerate discomfort compared to older children or adults. In fact, ear infections are so prevalent ...

A single application of an antibiotic gel into the ear might one day offer kids and parents an easier way to treat bacterial ear infections, new animal research suggests.. So far, this ...

An ear infection is caused by a bacterium or virus in the middle ear. Children are more likely than adults to get ear infections. Dreamstime/TNS “My ear hurts.” There are many conditions that ...

Direct evidence of bacterial biofilms has been found on the middle ear tissue of children who suffer from chronic ear infections, according to a study published today in the Journal of the ...

Most children – both infants and toddlers suffer from infection of the middle ear called the Otitis Media. It is a type of bacterial infection. Since the tubes are smaller in children, they may become ...

The harmless bacteria C. accolens was found to negatively affect the growth of the infection-causing S. pneumoniae. One can get a head start on getting good bacteria such as C. accolens by ...

For many children, wintertime brings ear infections. One company sells a hand-held ear tester for home use that it says detects middle ear fluid, which commonly accompanies ear infections. The ...

Bacterial infections occur when harmful bacteria multiply in your body, causing symptoms like fever, headache, chills, coughing, and pain.