![]() Almost one-half of these children will have three or more ear infections during their first 3 years of life (2). Seventy-five percent of children experience at least one episode of otitis media by their third birthday. Otitis media is the most frequently diagnosed disease in infants and young children (1). In fact it is the most common cause of hearing loss in young children. ![]() At the other extreme are repeated bouts with infection, thick "glue-like" fluid and possible complications such as permanent hearing loss.įluctuating conductive hearing loss nearly always occurs with all types of otitis media. At one extreme is a single short period of thin, clear, noninfected fluid without any pain or fever but with a slight decrease in hearing ability. Symptoms, severity, frequency, and length of the condition vary. ![]() ![]() Otitis media is an inflammation in the middle ear (the area behind the eardrum) that is usually associated with the buildup of fluid. ![]()
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