A board-certified pediatrician speaks to the nuances of ear infections, and ways to minimize their discomfort and risks.

or tympanostomy tubes, the devices are implanted in the eardrum (tympanic membrane) to treat severe or recurrent middle ear infections with hearing loss. Ear tubes can also be used in adults with ...

Middle ear infections usually affect kids under 7, especially after colds, Zoizner-Agar said. Fluid gathers in their middle ears due to underdeveloped eustachian tubes, which connect the middle ...

Ear infections, tonsil issues, and allergies are among the most common reasons children see an Ear, Nose, and Throat specialist.