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Otitis is a general term for infection or inflammation of the ear.
Alternative NamesEar infection; Infection - ear
Causes, incidence, and risk factorsOtitis can affect the inner or outer parts of the ear. The condition is classified according to whether it occurs suddenly and for a short time (acute) or repeatedly over a long period of time (chronic).
Specific types of ear infection include:
- Otitis externa - acute
- Otitis externa - chronic
- Otitis externa - malignant
- Otitis media - acute
- Otitis media -chronic
- Otitis media - with effusion
Symptoms may include:
- Chills
- Diarrhea
- Drainage from the ear
- Earache
- Ear noise or buzzing
- Fever
- Hearing loss
- Itching or other discomfort in the ear or ear canal
- Irritability
- Malaise(feeling of general illness)
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Your health care provider will examine your ears and use an instrument called an otoscope to look inside them. Signs that may be seen during an exam include a red, painful outer ear or redness or swelling of the eardrum.
TreatmentTreatment may include antibiotics or ear drops, depending on the suspected cause of the infection.
Expectations (prognosis)Most types of ear infection respond well to treatment. If there is no improvement after 3 days, your doctor may recommend a different antibiotic. In certain uncomplicated cases, a child over 6 months of age who does not have a fever may not be given medicine unless the infection continues after 48-72 hours. For more specific outlooks and recommendations, see the following articles:
Calling your health care providerCall for an appointment with your health care provider if you develop symptoms of otitis.
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∙ 12y agoOtitis is a general term for infection or inflammation of the ear.
Alternative NamesEar infection; Infection - ear
Causes, incidence, and risk factorsOtitis can affect the inner or outer parts of the ear. The condition is classified according to whether it occurs suddenly and for a short time (acute) or repeatedly over a long period of time (chronic).
When otitis involves the outer ear and ear canal, it is called otitis externa. For specific information, see:
- Otitis externa - acute
- Otitis externa - chronic
- Otitis externa - malignant
When otitis involves the middle ear, located just behind the eardrum, it is called otitis media: For specific information, see:
Reviewed ByReview Date: 07/26/2010
Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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What is popping your ears called?
It is called "fluid in the ear," serous otitis, or aero-otitis.
What is the scientific name for ear infection?
The name of an ear infection (otitis) depends on its location:Outer ear: otitis externa - this is usually a fungal infectionMiddle ear: otitis media - this is usually a bacterial infectionInner ear: otitis interna - aka labyrinthitis
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 the recovery time for otitis media?
The recovery time after having otitis media surgery is about 2 weeks. Another word for otitis media surgery is middle ear surgery.
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.
How would the following sentence be punctuated Otitis media chronic unresponsive to treatment?
To add punctuation only, try, "Otitis media, chronic, unresponsive to treatment. It could also be reworded "Refractory Chronic Otitis Media."
What are the most common Otitis symptoms?
Otitis is commonly considered an infection of the ear which develops quickly and resolves itself in a few days. The most common otitis symptom is ear pain.
Which form of otitis media involves a buildup of pus in the middle ear?
If the middle ear, which is normally sterile, becomes contaminated with bacteria or viruses, pus and pressure in the middle ear can result, and this is called acute otitis media or suppurative otitis media.
Is otitis an inflammation of the liver?
No, it is not.
What is the suffix for otitis?
tis
What is a bacterial infection in the middle ear called?
The term for a middle ear infection is Otitis Media
What is the condition known as otitis or oteitis?
Otitis simply refers to an ear infection, type unspecified.
