how long otitis media last
Symptoms of otitis media usually improve within 48 to 72 hours, but the fluid that has built up in the middle ear may last for up to 3 months. Prevention You may be able to lower your child's risk of otitis media by doing the following: 1  Breastfeed your child because breastfeeding seems to offer some protection against otitis media. 2  Make sure your child gets all of his or her pneumococcal and Haemophilus vaccines.