Otitis media is a condition of middle ear infection, commonly found in young children. If otitis media in children is not treated promptly and thoroughly, it can lead to dangerous complications such as: perforated eardrum, facial paralysis, mastoiditis, affecting hearing and speech, even meningitis, brain abscess... In addition to treatment at the hospital, parents also need to know how to properly care for children with otitis media.

Acute otitis media is an infection of the middle ear caused by bacteria or viruses. Acute otitis media can occur at any age, but children are most susceptible to otitis media. If acute otitis media is not treated promptly and properly, it will become severe otitis media and cause many dangerous complications for children.