Increasing environmental pollution has led to an increase in ear, nose and throat diseases, including otitis media. The disease occurs at all ages and is most common in young children. Because ear diseases have similar symptoms, many people are often subjective. This article will provide you with the most comprehensive overview of otitis media, helping to prevent, detect and treat the disease better.

Otitis media with effusion is common in children aged 1 to 3 years, characterized by fluid buildup behind an intact eardrum. If left undetected and untreated, otitis media with effusion has the potential to progress to chronic, irreversible hearing loss.