Otitis
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'''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.
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