Ear infection

Infection of the ear is most common in the middle and outer ear. Otitis media is the infection of middle ear and is most often associated with children. It causes ear pain. There may be fluid or pus buildup behind the eardrum. It frequently accompanies common cold, flu or throat infection. Infection of the ear canal is termed otitis externa.

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