Medically reviewed by Sukaina Hasnie, MD Key Takeaways Serous otitis media, or fluid in the ear, can cause discomfort or ...

The most frequently made diagnosis in children less than 15 years of age in the US is otitis media (OM), or middle-ear infection. Hearing loss is the most serious complication associated with OM. It ...

The eardrum, also called the tympanic membrane, is the thin tissue separating the ear canal from the middle ear. A ruptured eardrum is a tear in this tissue. It is also called a perforated eardrum or ...