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Ear Infections
How does otitis media happen?
Otitis media usually happens when viruses and/or bacteria get inside the ear and cause an infection. It often happens as a result of another illness, such as a cold. If your child gets sick, it might affect his or her ears.
It is harder for children to fight illness than it is for adults, so children develop ear infections more often. Some researchers believe that other factors, such as being around cigarette smoke, can contribute to ear infections.
Are there different types of otitis media?
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?
