The 2016 Dighton, Massachusetts, population is 7,399. There are 336 people per square mile (population density).
Middle Ear Infections in Adults. While eustachian tube dysfunction is more common in children, poor tubal function can persist into adulthood and is the main cause for middle ear infections in adults. When fluid or bacteria become trapped inside the ear from the eustachian tube not functioning normally, an infection can occur.
Ear Infections & Essential Oils. The common Ear Infection happens in the middle of the ear. (It is called Acute Otitis Media) The middle ear is the small part of the ear, just inside the eardrum. It can get infected when bacteria from the nose and throat get trapped there. A small tube connects your ear to your throat. A cold can cause this tube to swell. When the tube swells enough to become blocked, it can trap fluid inside your ear. This makes it a perfect place for bacteria to grow and cause an infection.