{"id":4047,"date":"2024-02-09T00:07:54","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T00:07:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/decibelhearing.com\/?p=4047"},"modified":"2024-02-09T00:08:23","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T00:08:23","slug":"three-types-of-ear-infections-that-can-affect-your-hearing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/decibelhearing.com\/three-types-of-ear-infections-that-can-affect-your-hearing\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Types of Ear Infections That Can Affect Your Hearing"},"content":{"rendered":"
An ear infection is when viruses or bacteria take over the ear, causing unpleasant symptoms. The most commonly known and experienced type of ear infection is called a middle ear infection, or otits media, and is what most people think of when they think of an ear infection.<\/p>\n
There are two other forms of ear infections to be aware of, and all three infections have the potential to cause hearing loss<\/a>, either permanent or temporary. Understanding the signs of these infections is an added tool in protecting long-term hearing health so read along to learn more.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A middle ear infection takes place in the middle ear and occurs because the Eustachian tube, or tube running from the ear to the back of the throat, is unable to drain properly. Middle ear infections typically form as the result of a cold or allergies causing inflammation in the throat and restricting the draining of fluid. When the fluid is unable to be drained, it can become infected, resulting in otitis media.<\/p>\nMiddle Ear Infection<\/h2>\n