Ear Pierced (New) – Minor Infection

Minor pierced ear infection. Less than 6 weeks since ear was pierced. Symptoms are localized redness, swelling and crusting just at earring site. Spreading redness is more serious and needs to be seen

Ear Pierced (Healed) – Minor Infection

Minor pierced ear infection. More than 6 weeks since ear was pierced. Initial healing went well. New symptoms are localized redness, swelling and crusting just at earring site. Spreading redness is more serious and needs to be seen.

Ear Injury

Injuries to the outer ear, ear canal or eardrum.

Ear Infections – Prevention

Advice about how to prevent recurrent ear infections.

Ear Infection – Viral

A viral infection of the middle ear (the space behind the eardrum).

Ear Infection – Ruptured Eardrum

The eardrum has ruptured and cloudy fluid drains from the ear canal. Caused by a bacterial infection of the middle ear (the space behind the eardrum).

Ear Infection – Bacterial

A bacterial infection of the middle ear (the space behind the eardrum).

Ear Fluid (Middle Ear Effusion)

The buildup of fluid in the middle ear (the space behind the eardrum). The space is normally filled with air. The presence of fluid dampens the hearing.

Ear Canal – Itchy

A child who itches the ear canal. No crying or report of ear pain.

Ear – Touching Habit (Normal)

A young child who touches, pulls, tugs, or pokes at the ear. No crying or report of ear pain