Middle ear infection in children is much more common than in adults, in part because of how this part of the ear is designed.

Two Upstate students have died following complications with bacterial meningitis and meningococcemia. One of the students was ...

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Middle ear infection A middle ear infection, or otitis media, is an infection behind the eardrum. The condition causes fluid to build up behind the eardrum, and this can result in ear pressure.

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In the second stage, known as secondary syphilis, its symptoms include fever and a skin rash that may appear on any part of the body, including the inner thighs. » Learn more about syphillis.

Common home remedies for ear infections involve everything from olive oil and onions to blow-dryers. There isn’t a lot of evidence supporting these treatments, so it’s always a good idea to ...

Pink eye (conjunctivitis) is spreading. Learn about viral vs. bacterial causes, symptoms, prevention, and when to seek ...

I saw my dentist for pain in an upper molar, but the X-ray was normal. My nose was also plugged up, and she said it might be my sinuses. I started doing a saline rinse, and after a few days the pain ...

Adenovirus can cause cold symptoms, sore throats, viral pink eye, ear infections and stomach issues. They also diagnosed tick bites, poison ivy, and more swimmer’s ear cases this week.

Babies and small children are prone to middle ear infections, which typically have to be treated with orally administered antibiotics. A new fast-acting topical gel could soon replace such drugs ...

Other early symptoms of Lyme disease mimic what you might experience with the flu: a fever, chills, muscle aches, and swollen ...