What are possible reasons for infection in ear. What may be the symptoms? What is the remedy? How to avoid this in future. Please suggest me.

Dr. Sajeev KumarGeneral Physician34yrs exp

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An ear infection is caused by a bacterium or virus in the middle ear. This infection often results from another illness ? cold, flu or allergy ? that causes congestion and swelling of the nasal passages, throat and eustachian tubes. The common cold, flu, and allergies can lead to middle ear infections. Other upper respiratory problems, such as sinus or throat infections, can lead to middle ear infections, as the bacteria make their way through the connected passageways and into the eustachian tubes the following tips may help prevent relapses of chronic ear infections: stay away from cigarette smoke. Smoke and secondhand smoke can irritate the eustachian tube. Avoid using cotton swabs or q-tips. Wash your hands regularly.  

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