Earache (Ear Pain)

Signs and symptoms of an ear infection can indicate a number of conditions. The main treatment in the case of adult ear infection is directed towards the removal of fluid and resultant swelling. A middle ear infection otitis media occurs when a virus or bacteria cause inflammation in the area behind the eardrum. Chronic Ear Infection A chronic ear infection can be an ear infection that doesn't heal or a recurring ear infection. Here's how it's treated.