Eardrum

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

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

Middle ear infections (acute otitis media, or AOM) will usually clear up within a few days, with or without treatment. However, antibiotics can speed up recovery in children under two years of age who have an infection in both ears. They may also help if the ears are leaking fluid as a result of the infection. more...

Chronic otitis media with effusion: Are ear tubes an appropriate treatment?

Treating chronic otitis media with effusion by using ear tubes (grommets) can temporarily improve hearing somewhat. But ear tubes no longer have a benefit after about half a year because hearing gets better without this procedure during that time anyway. more...