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A middle ear infection is caused when abnormal fluid in the middle ear becomes infected with bacteria.

Equally important is the fact that when fluid fills the middle ear, your hearing is dramatically reduced.

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Common Symptoms

  • Fever
  • Ear pain that is worse when laying down
  • Difficulty sleeping and irritability

Treatment

For children with middle ear infections, antibiotics are commonly prescribed. However, some children have recurring infections that may require ear tubes to equalize pressure and eliminate future infections. Especially if the infections are impacting the child’s health or hearing.

Ear tubes are tiny cylinders inserted through the ear drum to allow air into the middle ear. Our pediatric ENT specialists perform the out-patient procedure at our surgery center.