Otitis Media with Effusion Flashcards
who is it common in
children
how does the patient present
usually not infected so no pain just conductive hearing loss
what can otitis media with effusion predispose to
infection which leads to pain
what is otitis media with effusion associated with
eustachian tube dysfunction or disorder
in adults what causes of otitis media with effusion should be investigated
causes of eustachian tube blockage
-rhinosinusitis, nasopharyngeal carcinoma or lymphoma
what type of hearing loss is associated with otitis media with effusion
conductive hearing loss
what is seen on tympanogram
flat
-no air pressure behind drum, pressure in ear canal changes but no response to test
what can grommets do
air passes through the grommet and maintains pressure in middle ear and prevents fluid build up and maintains hearing
