Creator: Dr. Reeja Tharu
Keywords: Middle ear infection FAQs, Otitis media, pediatrician, Audiologist, ENT specialist, inner ear, electrical signals, temporary hearing loss, immune system

Written by Dr. Reeja Tharu, M.Phil.,Ph.D
Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Nov 12, 2014

Frequently Asked Questions about Otitis Media

1. Who should I see if my child is suffering from otitis media?

You can visit a pediatrician, Audiologist or an ENT specialist.

2. How does the ear help us to hear?
The inner ear contains the hearing and balance organs which converts sound into electrical signals. These impulses are carried to the brain by nerve impulses and that is how we hear.

3. Can Otitis media cause a hearing loss?

When fluid is present in the ear, the vibrations are not transmitted efficiently and sound energy is lost so there may be temporary hearing loss . However, when Otitis media occurs repeatedly the ear drum and hearing nerve are damaged resulting in permanent deafness.

4. Why are children frequently affected?
The immune system in children is not fully developed which help them to fight infections.

Published on Nov 12, 2014
Last Updated on Nov 12, 2014

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drmaverick Friday, March 18, 2011

what abt drugs of choice fr treatment of ASOM ?

guest Monday, April 9, 2007

I have a chronic middle ear infection that only appears in my left ear. It feels like there is a on and off switch in my middle ear that goes on and off. Will antibiotics help?

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