The majority of children will get a few ear infections during childhood, and it is a common enough pediatric issue to deserve its own section. Although most ear infections resolve uneventfully, there are some potentially serious consequences that might complicate an ear infection. In addition, the management of ear infections is not always as straightforward as you might expect. Controversies, even within the professional medical community, can make it tricky for a parent trying to do the right thing for a child.