Otitis Media

Question 1

Accumulation of fluid within the middle ear - The seroud form exhibits a clear, sterile fluid - pus-producing bacteria cause the suppurative form

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Otitis Media

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Acute serous may form spontaneously or form an upper respiratory infection – chronic form of serous otitis media could be caused by the overgrowth of adenoidal tissue or chronic sinus infections – if blocked, it prevents proper drainage of the tube and bacteria can accumulate

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Etiology for Otitis Media

Question 3

The supportive form is caused by the introduction of bacteria into the

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Middle ear

Question 4

Variations in the pharyngotympanic tube can predispose someone to

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Otitis Media

Question 5

A sensation of fullness or pressure in the ear - possibly hearing inpairment

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Serous (signs and symptoms)

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Pain in the affected area accompanied by typical symptoms of infection, such as fever, chills, nausea

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Suppurative (signs and symptoms)

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Examination with otoscope will reveal bulging tympanic membrane - fluid bubble may be obseved behind a reddened tympanic membrane

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Diagnosis of Otitis Media

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Antibiotics to eliminate bacteria in suppurative form – analgesics to relieve pain - in extreme cases, a tube is inserted into the tympanic membrane

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Treatment for Otitis Media

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Creating a hole in the tympanic membrane

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