Otitis
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Otitis is inflammation or infection of the ear, which can affect the ear canal or the middle ear. It is very common in childhood, although it can occur at any age.
Common symptoms:
- Ear pain
- A feeling of a plugged ear or reduced hearing
- Sometimes discharge or fever
- In young children, irritability or crying when touching the ear
When should you seek care? Severe ear pain, fever, or fluid draining from the ear are reasons to seek care, especially in children.
Which specialist treats it? The otolaryngologist is the professional dedicated to conditions of the ear, nose, and throat; in children, the pediatrician is usually the first point of contact. If you have persistent ear discomfort, getting an evaluation will let you identify the cause and receive the right guidance.
Data on 6,477 doctors who treat otitis
Which specialist treats otitis?
Ear infections should be evaluated by a pediatrician (in children) or a general practitioner/internist (in adults), who can provide initial treatment; an otolaryngologist (ENT doctor) is the right specialist if the infection persists or recurs, and a neonatologist cares for newborns.
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Doctors specialized in otitis
Dr. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Karla Gonzalez Segovia
Dr. Julieta Márquez Villegas
Dr. Rosa Isela Fraga Rodríguez
Dr. Julieta Cruz Ruiz
Dr. Velia Edila Uresti Alvarado
Dr. Roberto Arturo Castillo Reyther
Dr. Carlos Antonio Díaz Torres
Dr. Jose Alfonso Lugo Iniguez
Dr. José de Jesús Zermeño Nava
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Armando Villalobos Ruíz
Dr. Raul Humberto Perales Recio
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Gerardo González Cantú
Dr. Laura Evangelina Ortiz Martinez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Frequently asked questions
What is otitis?
Otitis is inflammation or infection of the ear, which can affect the ear canal or the middle ear. It is very common in childhood, although it can occur at any age.
Which doctor treats otitis?
Ear infections should be evaluated by a pediatrician (in children) or a general practitioner/internist (in adults), who can provide initial treatment; an otolaryngologist (ENT doctor) is the right specialist if the infection persists or recurs, and a neonatologist cares for newborns.