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Earache

Earache Overview

Earache is very common medical problem for both children and adults. The 2 most common conditions that cause earache are infection of the outer ear (otitis externa) and infection of the middle ear (otitis media).

  • Otitis externa
    • Skin infection of the outer ear or ear canal
  • Otitis media
    • Infection of the middle ear and eardrum
    • Very common in infants and children aged 6 months to 2 years
    • Can also affect older children and adults



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