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Feature: Acute middle ear infection in babies and children

Sleepless nights are quite common for most parents of young children. The reason is sometimes a middle ear infection bothering their child. It can be very unsettling when a child is in pain and crying in the middle of the night. Our article and fact sheet aim to help mothers and fathers better understand this condition and to let them know what can help against middle ear infection.

Research summaries

Chronic middle ear infection: Are ear tubes an appropriate treatment?

Treating prolonged middle ear infection with tympanic effusion with ear tubes (grommets) can temporarily improve hearing somewhat. But they no longer have a benefit after about half a year because hearing gets better without this procedure during that time anyway. more...

Middle ear infection: Will antibiotics help relieve the symptoms in babies and young children?

Middle ear infection will usually clear up by itself within a few days, with or without treatment. However, for babies under two years of age who have an infection in both ears, antibiotics can speed up recovery. Antibiotics could also help if the baby's ears are leaking fluid because of infection. more...