Otitis media (middle ear infection) is a common childhood illness causing earache and fever. It usually gets better quickly with pain relievers but sometimes antibiotics are needed.

Common ear problems include otitis media, glue ear, ear wax and swimmer's ear.

Glue ear, also known as otitis media or middle ear infections, is a condition that affects a number of children

Otitis media and outer ear infections are common in babies and young children. There are ways to manage your child's discomfort and stop infections.

Common ear problems include otitis media and glue ear (which mostly affect children), ear wax build-up and swimmer's ear (otitis externa). Find out what products are available for ear problems.

The bacteria that causes Pneumococcal disease lives in the throats of healthy people and can cause serious illness such as pneumonia, otitis media and meningitis.

It is estimated that around four out of five children will experience a middle ear infection at least once.

Eardrum perforation can be caused by infection, a blow to the ear, injury from an object inserted in the ear, or exposure to a sudden loud noise.

Babies and young children are more likely to develop middle ear infections because they are still building up their immunity.

Middle ear infections often happen during or after a child has a cold.