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Otitis simply refers to an ear infection, type unspecified.
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∙ 13y agoOtitis or oteitis-- An infection of the middle ear; marked by an enlargement of bone, tenderness and dull aching pain.
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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 scientific name for middle ear infection?
Otitis medea.
Condition that results from injury or disease?
A condition that results from injury or disease is known as a symptom.
A condition also known as a stye?
Hordeolum
Which condition is also known as preleukemia?
Myelodysplastic syndromes
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.
Untreated otitis media can lead to this condition?
conduction deafness
What is otitis media?
Otitis media is another name for a middle ear infection, a common occurrence in young children. An ear infection, or otitis media, is the most common cause of earaches. Although this condition is a frequent cause of infant distress.
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.
Is cefixime not effective in otitis media?
The question is unnecessarily convoluted. Cefixime is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, including otitis media, an infection of the ear. It is effective in treating this condition.
When should the doctor be called for the condition external otitis?
Otitis externa can be quite painful and is often caused by bacteria such as Pseudomonas Aeruginosa. If someone thinks they may have a case of otitis externa, it is probably best to schedule an appointment with their physician right away to have it evaluated and properly treated.
What is the medical term for the condition commonly known as an earache?
Ear ache
What is the name of the middle ear?
The middle ear is most often referred to as the tympanic cavity. When this area is inflammed due to an invader (bacteria/virus/trauma) the condition is known as "otitis media". This area houses the 3 ossicles (malleus/incus/stapes).
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 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."
