Сре́дний оти́т — воспаление среднего уха человека. Среднее ухо представляет собой полость между барабанной перепонкой и внутренним ухом; в среднее ухо открывается евстахиева труба. Википедия
What is the most common cause of ear infections?
Bacteria or viruses can cause a middle ear infection: Bacteria, like Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae (nontypeable) are the two most common bacteria causing middle ear infection. Viruses, like those that cause colds can cause middle ear infection.
What aggravates an ear infection?
For children, the most common trigger of an ear infection is an upper respiratory viral infection, such as a cold or the flu. These disorders can make the Eustachian tube so swollen that air can no longer flow into the middle ear.
How do you catch ear infections?
If you have allergies or catch a cold, the eustachian tubes can get blocked up and let germs get in the middle ear. Then the number of germs can grow inside your middle ear and cause an infection. You do not catch ear infections from other people, though you might catch a cold that then leads to an ear infection.
Why did I randomly get an ear infection?
Ear infections in adults are typically caused by germs, such as viruses, a fungus, or bacteria. The way a person becomes infected will often determine the kind of infection they get. People with weakened immune systems or inflammation in the structures of the ear may be more prone to ear infections than others.
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