This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Background: Otitis media is a common and costly disease that peaks in early childhood. Recent reviews concluded that the relationship between otitis media and atopy is not well understood, and that ...

Chronic otitis media (chronic ear infection) occurs when fluid behind your eardrum becomes infected and does not go away with antibiotics. Unlike swimmer’s ear that affects the external ear canal, a ...

Artificial intelligence has emerged as a transformative tool in the diagnosis of otitis media, a common middle-ear condition that significantly impacts global health. Recent advances in deep learning, ...

Dear Doctor: I have recently experienced severe vertigo due to fluid pressing against my eardrum, which happened after a sinus infection. What was going on? How can I avoid a repeat? Dear Reader: What ...

Overview An Inflammation of the middle ear (the area behind the eardrum) due to infection. Common symptoms are ear pain and fever. Symptoms Ear pain, fever and temporary hearing loss are the most ...