Otitis 2328336 209784790 2008-05-02T21:46:30Z MisterSheik 91279 copyedit '''Otitis''' is a general term for inflammation or infection of the ear, in both humans and other animals. It is subdivided into the following: *[[Otitis externa]], [[external otitis]], or "swimmer's ear" involves the [[outer ear]] and [[ear canal]]. In external otitis, the ear hurts when touched or pulled. *[[Otitis media]] or middle ear infection involves the [[middle ear]]. In otitis media, the ear is infected or clogged with fluid behind the ear drum, in the normally air-filled middle-ear space. This very common childhood infection sometimes requires a surgical procedure called "myringotomy and tube insertion". *[[Otitis interna]] or [[labyrinthitis]] involves the [[inner ear]]. The inner ear includes sensory organs for balance and hearing. When the inner ear is inflamed, [[Vertigo (medical)|vertigo]] is a common symptom. {{Disambig}} [[Category:Inflammations]] [[de:Otitis]] [[fr:Otite]] [[nl:Otitis]] [[pl:Zapalenie ucha]] [[ru:Отит]]