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Otitis media
Otitis media is an infection of the middle ear, which is located just behind the eardrum. Patients may have ear pain, difficulty hearing, or fever.
Dr. Robert Kwokreviewed this
Pediatrics 33 years experience
Is a type of:Ear infection
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 |
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Ear
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