Infections inside the ear
by Admin
Posted on 25-07-2022 09:25 AM
The middle
ear
is a small space behind the ear drum that is supposed to be well ventilated by air that normally passes up from behind the nose, through the eustachian tube, keeping the middle ear clean and dry.
Excess mucus and saliva produced during teething infected or overgrown adenoids (lymph tissue in the upper part of the throat) tobacco smoke ear infections are also more likely in children who spend a lot of time drinking from a sippy cup or bottle while lying on their back. Milk may enter the eustachian tube, which may increase the risk of an ear infection. Getting water in the ears will not cause an acute ear infection unless the eardrum has a hole in it. Other risk factors for acute ear infections include: attending day care (especially centers with more than 6 children) changes in altitude or climate.
Ear infections are generally divided into three categories.
Every parent knows the helpless feeling that comes from consoling a child with an ear infection (otitis media). Although many ear infections clear up on their own, some don’t. And some children get them all the time. Medtronic is committed to helping these kids receive safe, effective treatment.
Ear infection (middle ear)
An ear infection is one of the most common conditions among children. It is caused by a viral or bacterial infection. These infections create pressure in the eustachian tube that connects the throat to the middle ear. This pressure causes the ear pain. Achronic ear infection can last for 6 weeks or more, but most infections are viral and go away on their own after 3 days without needing to see a doctor. Children are more likely to get an ear infection when they’re exposed to illness from other kids, especially during the winter months.
Babies who drink from a bottle while lying down are likely to get the infections, too.
Sometimes it seems like kids are always getting ear infections. Ear infections are very common in children. Children get ear infections about two out of every three times they have a cold. Children are more prone to ear infections because their small ears do not drain fluid as well as adult ears. Kids' immune systems are also immature, and this increases the likelihood of certain infections. There are three types of ear infections. Each type is defined according to where they occur in the ear canal. An ear infection may take place in the inner, middle, or outer ear.