The #1 Diagnosis Given to Children in February
An ear infection, or Otitis media, is a general name for many conditions that affect the ear. These conditions present as acute or chronic, and while some cause symptoms others go unnoticed.
Acute otitis media (AOM) will typically cause pain and a fever. Otitis media with effusion (OME) is commonly seen in kids without pain or fever. Ear infections account for over 37% of all pediatrician visits in the United States alone, and in the month of February it is the #1 diagnosis given to children from pediatricians!