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Health Conditions
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Otitis Media
What is it?
Otitis media is an inflammation of the middle ear, which is located behind the eardrum and consists of three tiny bones that transmit sound from the eardrum to the inner ear. When bacteria or viruses get in the ear, they travel to the middle ear, where they can cause infection. An infection can lead to a build-up of fluid and pus behind the eardrum, which can cause ear pain and, occasionally, temporary hearing loss.
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