What causes Ear Ache?
Acute Otitis Media is caused by a a build up of fluid (pus and mucus) behind the eardrum, which is a result of blockage of the eustachian tube during a cold, allergy, or infection. Serious Otitis Media is caused by the accumulation of pus resulting from the rupture of the eardrum. Also called middle ear effusion, this condition often follows the acute infection and lasts for weeks.
