Otitis media is often difficult to detect because most children affected by this disorder do not yet have sufficient speech and language skills to tell others what is bothering them. Give five common signs of otitis media

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Common signs of otitis media:
• unusual irritability, fussiness
• difficulty sleeping, night awakening
• tugging or pulling at one or both ears
• fever
• fluid draining from the ear
• loss of balance
• unresponsiveness to quiet sounds or other signs of hearing difficulty such as sitting too close to the television or being inattentive

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