📋Overview
Ear infection often refers to acute otitis media, which involves the air-filled space behind the eardrum containing the tiny vibrating bones of the ear. While this condition is frequently associated with the middle ear, it may also occur in the outer ear canal, a condition known as otitis externa.
Clinical descriptions typically categorize these infections based on their specific location and duration. Modern terminology specifies the nature of the condition to distinguish between active infections and those involving fluid accumulation in the ear.
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