A middle ear infection or inflammation of the middle ear happens when a virus or bacteria inflames the area behind the eardrum. This is also known as otitis media and is most common in children.

During this interview with dvm360, ahead of his upcoming lectures at the 2026 Veterinary Meeting and Expo, Darin Dell, DVM, ...

Otitis externa, also commonly referred as Swimmer’s Ear, is an inflammatory condition that affects the external ear canal, which is the passage that connects the eardrum to the outer visible ear. The ...

Otitis externa is a common ear infection also known as swimmer’s ear. It develops in the ear canal leading to the eardrum. In some cases, otitis externa can spread to surrounding tissue, including the ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Otitis media' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. The medication(s) ...

When patients present with pain in the ear, which is one of the symptoms of otitis media, it is important to make an accurate diagnosis using appropriate techniques, as the pain may be indicative of ...

Considering that there are an estimated 15 million dogs in Argentina, according to official data from the Argentine Chamber of Animal Nutrition Companies (CAENA), we are among the 10 countries with ...

Dear Doctor: I have recently experienced severe vertigo due to fluid pressing against my eardrum, which happened after a sinus infection. What was going on? How can I avoid a repeat? Dear Reader: What ...

Norwegian study finds reduced antibiotic use for childhood respiratory infections, yet high prescriptions for ear infections ...

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