Summary: The objective of this study is to clinically develop and evaluate a machine learning approach to improve the performance and data interpretation of the PhotoniCare OtoSight Middle Ear Scope in pediatric patients presenting at the primary care office for suspected ear infections. In this observational study, results of OtoSight imaging will not affect patient standard of care.

Summary: Otitis media with effusion is a common finding affecting children and the main cause of acquired hearing loss in the pediatric age.~The main objective of this work is to develop a new standardized, inexpensive and simple device and evaluate the results of autoinflation, a non-invasive treatment, in improving hearing loss in children, overcoming the need for surgical treatment.

Summary: To determine whether the use of topical otic drops intra-operative and post-operative during tympanostomy tube placement reduces the rate of tympanostomy tube occlusion and post-operative otorrhea (ear drainage) during the initial 4-week post-operative period in subjects with no middle ear effusion (fluid behind the ear drum) present at the time of surgery. A within subject controlled study design...