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.
Causes. Infections of the middle ear caused by bacteria or viruses can enter the ear and cause the ear to be hot. According to MayoClinic.com, these infections sometimes result from another illness such as a cold or the flu.