Ear Infections: Five Things You Didn't Know

What is an ear infection? Why did my doctor not prescribe any medicine even when my child had a lot of ear pain? Why do kids get ear infections much more frequently than adults do? Pediatrician Dr. Amy Fan explains ear infection, otitis media, anatomy, and treatment options behind this common pediatric complaint.
Dr. Amy Fan is a Harvard affiliated pediatrician and founder of Kinder, the first and only online primary care clinic for children.
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[@hongyang5608]

Great video! Very clear and educational. My daughter had the ear infection many years ago and I was so frustrated at that time and did not know what happened to her. I wish I had watched your video and learned the knowledge then. Thank you Dr. Amy!

[@Kenijichi]

Great video. Wish I had this video when I learned about ear infection. Thank you for making this video!

[@ranjanathakur95]

Thanks for this explanation

[@AskDoctorAmy]

You got it! Let me know if you have any questions!

[@ranjanathakur95]

@@AskDoctorAmy ma'am I'm 23 year old, I had undergone tympanoplasty at the age of 17, after it ear infections stopped , but for the past 2 years it has become recurrent, I again developed perforated ear drum, so everytime infections occur, I take ciplox -d ear drops, is it okay? What should I do

[@AskDoctorAmy]

@@ranjanathakur95 hi there. Sorry to hear that. In this case I really advise you to go see a doctor, as just the drops is not sufficient in a true middle ear infection. Next time it happens please go see them and get a re-evaluation!

[@ahmedkhalifa7752]

Hilarious presentation as you custom to..carry on video like this You are so helpful Doctor.. Thank you Dr🤓

[@nishakumar860]

Doctor....I jumped with my baby from a short platform. About, a 60 cm tall stage. I felt a kind of jerk on my head, I was immediately sorry for the baby. She looked puzzled for a few seconds and became ok. Would this create any kind of problem for her mental or general health?