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Ear infections are not common in adults, but they're not impossible either. While children have a more horizontal angle of the ear canal and the Eustachian tube (ET), they are more likely to ...

Understanding the connection between rhinopharyngitis and otitis media is essential, as some forms of otitis media are often overlooked, potentially leading to hearing loss or dangerous complications.

However, while this technique is generally harmless, it should be performed cautiously to avoid potential strain or injury.

Ear infections are especially common in young children because the small tube that drains the ear, the eustachian tube, doesn’t work as efficiently in kids as it does in older children and adults.