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How to Diagnose Otitis Media with Effusion
The difficulty with diagnosing otitis media with effusion is due to the fact that there may or may not be symptoms that lead you to suspect its presence. Also, there is great diversity in the appearance of the tympanic membrane with this condition. But with practice, you can learn to accurately diagnose and treat every case of OME. Symptoms of Otitis Media with Effusion Patients with OME are likely to have the following symptoms: Decreased hearing Fullness in the ear Earache Tinnitus But children with OME may or may not have any complaints. Parents sometimes report hearing loss or inattentiveness, but such complaints do not always correlate well with the child’s actual hearing. It may be safe to suspect OME in a child with history of: Recurrent upper respiratory infections Recurrent earache or other ear problems Mouth breathing or snoring However, … Read entire article »
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What is Glue Ear: Otitis Media with Effusion Explained
Otitis media with effusion or glue ear is a common childhood ear condition. Let me first explain what the term means. Otitis media is the technical term for an inflammation of the ‘middle ear’, the part of the ear behind the ear drum. Effusion refers to the collection of fluid in the middle ear. This condition often goes by the name ‘glue ear’, a reference to the gluey, sticky fluid that collects behind the ear drum. So why does this happen? What causes otitis media with effusion to occur and what are the effects of this condition? Let’s find out. What You Should Know About the Ear First A little about how the ear works, first. Behind the ear drum lies a small bone-lined cavity called the middle ear. This cavity contains the three tiny … Read entire article »
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