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Initially, acute inflammation of the middle ear with effusion is treated with one or two courses of antibiotics .
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What is the purpose of myringotomy?
Myringotomy with the insertion of ear tubes is an optional treatment for inflammation of the middle ear with fluid collection (effusion), also called glue ear, that lasts more than three months.
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.
How many moving parts are in the human ear?
The middle ear, outer ear, and inner ear are the three parts of the ear.
What is middle ear cleft?
The middle ear cleft is the space within the middle ear that includes the eardrum, the middle ear cavity, and the three small bones known as the ossicles. It is responsible for transmitting sound vibrations from the outer ear to the inner ear. The middle ear cleft is important for normal hearing and is often affected by conditions such as ear infections or tumors.
Which section of the ear is the eardrum in?
The tympanic membrane (eardrum) is the division of the outer and middle ear. The middle ear is sometimes called the tympanic chamber, so the eardrum is officially designated to the middle ear.
What is bilateral otitis media?
inflammation of both ears with tonsillar and adenoidal inflammation
What abbreviation refers to an inflammation that affects the middle ear primarily in children?
Otitis media is inflammation of the middle ear. it most commonly affects children, and is typically viral, but may be bacterial.
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the lining of the middle ear?
Otitis media is the medical term meaning inflammation of the lining of the middle ear. This condition is what we typically think of as a child's ear infection.
What is acute otitis media?
Inflammation of the middle ear with signs of infection lasting less than three months.
What is aerotitis?
Aerotitis is a form of otitis - inflammation of the ear - caused by a change in atmospheric pressure resulting in accumulation of liquid in the middle ear - and therefore leading to inflammation.
What is otitis externa media and otitis interna?
Otitis externa is an inflammation of the outer ear canal, often called swimmer's ear. Otitis media is an inflammation of the middle ear, usually due to an infection. Otitis interna is an inflammation of the inner ear, which can affect balance and hearing.
Can ear infection spread to bones?
Absolutely! Mastoiditis is an inflammation of the mastoid bone directly caused by infections of the middle ear.
What is a mastoiditis?
is an infection of mastoid process, the portion of the temporal bone of the skull that is behind the ear which contains open, air-containing spaces. It is usually caused by untreated acute otitis media (middle ear infection) and used to be a leading cause of child mortality. With the development of antibiotics, however, mastoiditis has become quite rare in developed countries. It is treated with medications and/or surgery.[1] If untreated, the infection can spread to surrounding structures, including the brain, causing serious complications.
How is earache treated by doctors?
Antibiotics, decongestants, and antihistamines are often prescribed to halt the infection and inflammation that may be the cause of ear pain.
When should myringotomy not be performed?
Myringotomy with or without the insertion of ear tubes is NOT recommended for initial treatment of otherwise healthy children with middle ear inflammation with effusion.
What is the Greek term for inflammation of the ear?
The Greek term for inflammation of the ear is "otitis."
What causes pain with mild swelling just below the ear that can spread to the cheek and includes neck pain for flexion and turning toward the sore ear -?
This is usually due to inflammation of parotid gland or lymph node inflammation.
