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What is the term for an infection of the middle ear caused by a bacteria or virus?
Otitis media is the term used for an infection of the middle ear. Oti- means ear; -tis means inflammation and med- means middle. This infection occurs between the tympanic membrane (ear drum) and the inner ear. Either bacterial infections, which include Staph, or viral infections, due to Influenza, are causes. Fungal infections also occur.
What is a bacterial infection in the middle ear called?
The term for a middle ear infection is Otitis Media
What is the most common ear problem Hearing loss Middle ear infection Deafness Tinnitus?
Middle Ear infection
What does it mean if your ear itches?
Well if your ear itches means nothing triust me
How many sections to the ear are there?
there is the inner ear, middle ear, and the outer ear. i had an ear infection
What does Cortisporin Otic Solution 15ml Sig gtt iv as q3h prn otitis media mean?
you are placing drops in the ear every 3 hours as needed for an middle ear infection you are placing drops in the ear every 3 hours as needed for an middle ear infection you are placing drops in the ear every 3 hours as needed for a middle ear infection It actually means 4 drops every 3 hours as needed.
How long will a Clogged ear from middle ear infection?
four minutes
What can cause loss of balance?
Middle ear Infection. Anything which affects the fluid in The middle Ear Such as vertigo.
Can result from otitis media?
Hearing loss is a potential complication of otitis media, an infection of the middle ear. The infection can lead to a build-up of fluid in the middle ear, causing temporary or permanent hearing impairment if left untreated. Prompt medical treatment is important to prevent long-term damage to the ear.
What causes acute infection of the middle ear?
Infections in the middle ear can sometimes spread through the mastoid bone.
If you have sharp pain in your ear and some hearing loss is this a middle ear infection?
yes
Forms in your outer ear to protect your middle and inner ear from dirt and infection?
wax
