"Glue ear" is a condition where sticky fluid builds up behind the eardrum, which can cause problems with hearing and sometimes lead to ear infections. Full definition
By age 10, eight out of ten children will have experienced one or more episodes of glue ear. (sciencedaily.com)
• Breastfeeding reduces the likelihood of inner ear infections, such as glue ear. (breastfeedingmums.com)
Researchers at the University of Oxford used removable earplugs to introduce intermittent, temporary hearing loss in one ear in young ferrets, mimicking the effects of glue ear in children. (sciencedaily.com)