Otitis Media

Acute Otitis Media (AOM) is the

inflammation

 of the

middle ear

 caused by infection.
Otitis media often comes from a simple cold. It’s hard to prevent colds, but good hygiene can help lower your chance of catching one.
Symptoms

Ear pain

common

Fever

  • Greater than or equal to 38°C (100.4°F), Less than 38°C (100.4°F)

common

Difficulty hearing

  • In one ear

common

Risk factors

Recent upper respiratory tract infection

or Inflammation of the nose caused by allergy

Cleft lip and/or cleft palate

Family history of recurrent Otitis Media

Treatment
AOM is typically treated with antibiotics.
Recommended specialist

If you have Otitis Media, then a visit to an ENT specialist is highly recommended.

Contact an

ENT specialist

Products

Collaborator

Cowriter

Coder

Book a demo

Research

Research at Avey

AI research projects

Benchmarks

Publications

APIs

APIs overview

Company

Who we are

Careers

Media center

Support

Contact us

Copyright © Avey 2025

HIPAA Compliant