Otitis Media - Edubirdie

University:
Western Sydney University
Course:
MEDI 3003 | Applied Clinical Sciences
Academic year:

2024
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263

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2
Author:

Mariam A. A.

Otitis Media Acute Otitis Media (AOM) Acute infection of the middle ear More common in children Often follows viral URI Pathogens: Streptococcus pneumoniae Haemophilus influenzae Moraxella catarrhalis Clinical Features: Earache Fever Hearing loss Irritability Poor feeding Otoscopic exam: Bulging tympanic membrane Loss of landmarks Redness Management: Analgesics Antibiotics (Amoxicillin, Amoxicillin-clavulanate) Watchful waiting in mild cases Otitis Media with Effusion (OME) Fluid in the middle ear without acute infection Often follows AOM Clinical Features: Hearing loss Tinnitus Fullness in the ear Management: Observation Consider tympanostomy tubes if persistent or recurrent May resolve spontaneously Chronic Otitis Media Persistent middle ear effusion for >3 months Can lead to hearing loss and speech delay in children Management: Tympanostomy tube placement Antibiotics for acute exacerbations

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