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What Is an Ear Infection?

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The Best Ear Infection Treatments: Antibiotics and OTC Medications

by Jennifer Gershman, PharmD, CPh, PACS • Jul 30, 2026
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Best Swimmer’s Ear Treatments: Home Remedies and Medications

by Brian Clista, MD • Jun 26, 2026
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How to Treat Your Child’s Earache at Home: 5 Helpful Remedies

by Amy Walsh, MD, MDP • Jun 12, 2024
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Why Does My Kid Keep Getting Ear Infections? What to Know About Recurrent Ear Infections

by Brian Clista, MD • Jun 12, 2024
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Inner Ear Infections: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options

by Jill L. Jaimes, MD • Apr 15, 2024
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Can Adults Get Ear Infections? Yes, and It’s More Common Than You Think

by Brian Clista, MD • Feb 5, 2024