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Question 1

What is otitis media effusion?

Answer 1

Otitis media effusion is the presence of fluid in the middle ear without signs or symptoms of acute infection.

Question 2

True or False: Otitis media diffusion caused by cold, sore throat / upper respiratory tract infection

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What are the common symptoms of otitis media effusion?

Answer 3

Hearing loss,

feeling of fullness

pressure in the ear

young children may pull their ear,

aural fullness ( a sensation of blockage in the ear)

Question 4

What is the most common cause of otitis media effusion?

Answer 4

Eustachian tube dysfunction.

Question 5

How is otitis media effusion diagnosed?

Answer 5

Through otoscopic examination and tympanometry or auditometry. Mediacal history and physical exam

Question 6

True or False: Otitis media effusion is always associated with acute ear infection.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

What is the treatment for otitis media effusion?

Answer 7

Observation, antibiotics if there is acute infection, and surgical intervention in some cases.

Question 8

What is the role of tympanostomy tubes in managing otitis media effusion?

Answer 8

Tympanostomy tubes can help drain fluid from the middle ear and improve hearing.

Question 9

What age group is most commonly affected by otitis media effusion?

Answer 9

Children

Question 10

What is the impact of otitis media effusion on hearing?

Answer 10

Otitis media effusion can cause conductive hearing loss.

Question 11

What imaging studies can be used to evaluate otitis media effusion?

Answer 11

Computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Question 12

What is the role of nasal decongestants in managing otitis media effusion?

Answer 12

Nasal decongestants may help reduce eustachian tube congestion.

Question 13

What is the primary goal of treating otitis media effusion?

Answer 13

To alleviate symptoms and improve hearing.

Question 14

What is the typical appearance of the tympanic membrane in otitis media effusion?

Answer 14

Retracted or dull with decreased mobility.

Question 15

What is the most common complication of otitis media effusion?

Answer 15

Hearing loss.

If young children—speech and language delays

Infection risk—otitis media acute

Question 16

What are the risk factors for developing otitis media effusion?

Answer 16

Young age, exposure to secondhand smoke, and history of recurrent ear infections.

Question 17

What is the mechanism of eustachian tube dysfunction in otitis media effusion?

Answer 17

Impaired ability of the eustachian tube to equalize pressure in the middle ear.

Question 18

What is the role of audiometry in evaluating otitis media effusion?

Answer 18

Audiometry can assess the degree of hearing loss associated with otitis media effusion.

Question 19

What is the recommended follow-up for otitis media effusion?

Answer 19

Regular monitoring to assess resolution or progression of symptoms.

Question 20

What are the possible complications of untreated otitis media effusion?

Answer 20

Chronic ear infections, speech and language delays, and developmental delays.

Question 21

What is the primary difference between acute otitis media and otitis media effusion?

Answer 21

Acute otitis media is characterized by signs of infection, while otitis media effusion is not.

Question 22

What is the role of ventilation tubes in managing otitis media effusion?

Answer 22

Ventilation tubes can help equalize pressure in the middle ear and prevent fluid buildup.

Question 23

What is the recommended duration of observation for otitis media effusion before considering intervention?

Answer 23

3 months

Question 24

What is the primary goal of surgical intervention for otitis media effusion?

Answer 24

To restore normal middle ear function and prevent recurrent effusion.