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Ear infection
An infection of the inner, middle, or outer ear, often causing inflammation.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgereviewed this
Internal Medicine 41 years experience
Is a type of:Ear disorders
How long it usually lasts:
Short-term (lasts days to weeks)
How common is it?
Very common
Very common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | Very common | ||||
| Toddler3-5 | Very common | ||||
| Preteen6-13 | Very common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Common | ||||
| Senior60+ | Common |
Children ear infections
Condition
Middle ear infection
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