Ear infections are one of the most common childhood ailments.
Just about every child will have had their first ear infection before their first birthday. Knowing what to look for when you suspect an ear infection in your child is the key to treating it. These infections are in no way contagious. Generally, an ear infection is most likely to appear after the onset of a cold virus. Symptoms from the cold can swell tissues in the middle ear and trap fluid, creating the perfect conditons for bacteria to thrive.