Middle ear infections are caused by bacteria or a virus that infects fluid that has builds up in the middle ear. These infections often happen when a child has a cold, allergy or upper respiratory illness. Ear infections can be painful and cause difficulty sleeping or hearing. Unfortunately, they also are one of the most common infections for children.
Inserting tubes in the ear is a treatment for chronic ear infections. Here are answers to questions about this procedure:
What are ear tubes?
