This may or may not also involve placement of drainage tubes in the ear. Surgery to remove the adenoids may prevent them from blocking the eustachian tube. Otitis media is curable with treatment but may recur. It is not life threatening but may be quite painful. Calling Your Health Care Provider Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have symptoms of acute otitis media.
Prevention Always hold infants in a sitting position during feeding.
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