Apr 23, 2025 · An ear infection, also known as acute otitis media, is an infection of the air-filled space behind the eardrum, known as the middle ear. Children are more likely than adults to …

Apr 24, 2025 · The diagnosis of "ear infection" is generally shorthand for acute otitis media. Your doctor likely makes this diagnosis if he or she sees signs of fluid in the middle ear, if there are …

Apr 15, 2025 · Take care after an ear infection or surgery. If you've recently had an ear infection or ear surgery, talk to your healthcare professional before swimming. Don't put objects in your …

Apr 8, 2025 · Viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites all can cause infections. Find out more about how to prevent and treat these conditions.

Jun 13, 2023 · Ear tubes might help prevent new infections. Children who have three or more infections in six months or four or more infections in a year might be helped from ear tubes.

Sep 6, 2025 · Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of these potentially lethal infections.

Oct 1, 2025 · Ofloxacin otic solution is used to treat infections of the ear canal. It also is used to treat infections of the middle ear in patients with nonintact tympanic membranes (holes or …

Jan 23, 2023 · Infections can occur in the middle ear, in the air-filled space behind the eardrum that contains the tiny vibrating bones of the ear. Middle ear infections, which are the most …

Sep 5, 2025 · A small number of people might get repeated or ongoing, called chronic, infections if the hole doesn't heal. This small group might have ongoing fluid leaks from the ear and …

Oct 1, 2025 · For ear drops: For ear infections: Adults and children older than 1 year of age—Use the contents of one container in the affected ear (s) 2 times a day for 7 days. Children younger …

Oct 29, 2021 · Ear infections are common in children. Signs and symptoms include pain in one or both ears (especially while lying down), pulling of the ear, difficulty sleeping, difficulty hearing, …

May 19, 2017 · If you've recently had an ear infection or ear surgery, talk to your doctor before you go swimming. Outer ear infection Redness of the ear canal, draining fluids and discharge …

Apr 24, 2025 · Areas of focus: Cochlear implant procedure, Meningioma, Acoustic neuroma, Facial paralysis, Otosclerosis, Middle ear infection

In an ear infection, narrow tubes that run from the middle ear to high in the back of the throat (eustachian tubes) can become swollen and blocked. This can lead to mucus build-up in the …

Oct 1, 2025 · Ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone combination ear drops is used to treat ear infections, such as acute otitis externa and acute otitis media. Otitis externa, also known as …

Nov 8, 2022 · MRSA infections often occur in health care settings, but they can happen anywhere. Find out about symptoms and treatment for this virulent staph infection.

Apr 15, 2025 · Accessed March 2, 2023. Healthy swimming: Ear infections. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/swimming/swimmers/rwi/ear …

Description Gentamicin belongs to the family of medicines called antibiotics. Gentamicin otic preparations are used to treat infections of the ear canal. Gentamicin is available only with …

Feb 26, 2025 · For minor piercing infections in soft tissue, take these steps: Wash your hands with soap and water. Apply a clean, warm, damp cloth to the piercing site until the cloth is no longer …

May 16, 2025 · To help prevent cellulitis and other infections, take these precautions when you have a skin wound: Wash the wound daily with soap and water. Do this gently as part of your …