An ear infection, or otis media, is an inflammation of the middle ear that occurs when fluid builds up behind the ear drum, usually the result of a bacterial infection. Adults can get ear infections, but they are most common in younger children. A child’s Eustachian tubes are shorter, more horizontal and straighter than those of an adult, making it an easier path for bacteria to follow.
Ear infections are sometimes the end result of other ailments such as the flu or a cold. Even if your child can’t tell you their ear hurts, there are signs that could indicate a possible
