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Ear Infections
Are there different types of otitis media?
Yes. There are two main types. The first type is called acute otitis media (AOM). This means that parts of the ear are infected and swollen. It also means that fluid and mucus are trapped inside the ear. AOM can be painful.
The second type is called otitis media with effusion (fluid), or OME. This means fluid and mucus stay trapped in the ear after the infection is over. OME makes it harder for the ear to fight new infections. This fluid can also affect your child's hearing.
What's happening inside the ear when my child has an ear infection?
Can otitis media affect my child's hearing?
How do I know if my child has otitis media?
