Ear infections–both of the outer and middle ear–affect children and adults of all ages. Caused by bacteria and viruses, along with structural problems within the ear, nose, and throat, ear infections can be painful and cause many complications, such as hearing loss. Here is a comprehensive guide to ear infection treatment from your friends at Georgetown…
Ear Infection Treatment
Your Baby’s Ear Infection: Signs and Treatment
Your baby can develop an ear infection when bacteria or viruses trap fluid behind their eardrum. Babies and toddlers are very prone to ear infections because their Eustachian tubes (which drain fluid from the ears) are shorter, narrower, and almost horizontal, and their immune systems are not fully developed. Pay attention to the signs of…
