Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD An ear infection often happens when a virus or bacteria causes inflammation in the ear.

About 20% of teens will experience hearing loss, and the American Osteopathic Association believes that's linked to having the volume cranked on headphones.

Symptoms tend to slowly get better over ... may prescribe antibiotics long-term to try to prevent new strep infections. Some children have their tonsils removed. But scientists haven’t studied ...