{"id":313,"date":"2017-11-09T09:55:09","date_gmt":"2017-11-09T09:55:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ameetkishore.com\/blog\/?p=313"},"modified":"2017-11-09T09:55:09","modified_gmt":"2017-11-09T09:55:09","slug":"middle-ear-infection-otitis-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameetkishore.com\/blog\/middle-ear-infection-otitis-media\/","title":{"rendered":"Middle Ear Infection \/ Otitis Media"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ear infection is a disorder which can either be viral or bacterial, affecting one\u2019s middle ear the most. This disorder is painful as fluid accumulates in the ear leading to inflammation. Infections of the ear can either be chronic or acute in nature, the damage is more prominent in case of chronic infections. Acute ear infections<\/strong> can be painful but they usually fade away in a few days\u2019 time.<\/p>\n

Symptoms<\/a><\/h2>\n

In case of an ear infection<\/em>, you will experience pain in the ear. A pressure may develop in the ear accompanied by drainage of pus from the ears. Some severe cases might also lead to loss of hearing<\/em><\/strong>, be it temporary or permanent. The symptoms of ear infection<\/strong> may develop and affect both the ears. Fever during ear infections is another common auxiliary condition.<\/p>\n

Causes<\/a><\/h2>\n

Ear infections<\/em> tend to occur when the Eustachian tubes in the ear get blocked as a result of fluid accumulation in the ear. The Eustachian tubes can get blocked due to the following reasons \u2013<\/p>\n