Otitis media is inflammation or infection of the middle ear. Most cases of otitis media begin with a respiratory infection (like colds and coughs) that travel to the middle year. The disease is common among children, and is treated with antibiotics and painkillers.

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Trial Gives A Nod To Antimicrobial Treatment For Acute Otitis Media In Children
medindia 8870 Posts The much asked question "Can acute otitis media (AOM) be treated well with antibiotics in young children� had been a topic of serious discussion for a long period. ...Read More
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Acute otitis media should be treated with antibiotics. If not treated, it can lead to hearing defects and probably meningitis. My son had otitis media once and after about 2 weeks, he had meningitis. It's probable that the bacteria from his ear went up to the brain.

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