Ear infections, also known as acute otitis media, manifest when a virus or bacteria invade the area behind your child’s eardrum. Indications of this condition encompass ear discomfort, which can result in heightened fussiness or irritability in infants or toddlers.

Typically, ear infections resolve spontaneously; however, there are instances where children may require antibiotics, pain-relieving drugs, or the insertion of ear tubes.