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Ear infection

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An infection of the inner, middle, or outer ear, often causing inflammation.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

42 years experience

Is a type of:

Ear disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Very common
Baby
0-2
Very common
Toddler
3-5
Very common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Common
Senior
60+
Common

Types of

Swimmer's ear (outer ear canal infection)
Condition
Children ear infections
Condition
Middle ear infection
Condition

Symptoms

Decreased appetite
Trouble sleeping
Appetite changes
Loss of balance

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Ear infection
Amoxicillin
5
1 review
Azithromycin
5
1 review
Cephalexin
4
1 review
Ceftriaxone
4
1 review
Trimethoprim
3
1 review
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Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Ear infection

Surgery

Myringotomy

Medical devices

Ear tubes

Tests

Aerobic and anaerobic culture
Acoustic reflectometry

Risk factors

Personal

Cigarette smoke exposure
Cigarette smoke exposure

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