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.
Identifying an Ear Infection. 1  1. Know who is most at risk for an ear infection. In general, children are more likely to get ear infections than adults. 2  2. Recognize the symptoms of a middle ear infection. A middle ear infection (acute otitis media) is the most common type of ear infection and is caused by a virus or bacteria.