Middle Ear Infection (Otitis Media) | Causes, Symptoms, Complications & Treatment

3) Trouble Hearing

or inability to precept sounds well is a common complaint for many patients with otitis media. Otitis media is usually unilateral affecting one ear, so the reduction in hearing acuity isn’t often significant. A middle ear infection evokes inflammatory reactions that affect the transmission of sound waves through the middle ear. This hearing impairment is temporary and resolves simultaneously while treating the inflammation.