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Otitis media is an inflammation or infection of the middle ear. Chronic means recurring or persistent. (Compare acute otitis media .)
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Symptoms
Pus-like drainage from the ear; Hearing loss. Note: Symptoms may be continuous or intermittent, and may occur in one or...
Causes
Inflammation or infection of the middle ear occurs when the eustachian tube to that ear is blocked. The eustachian tube...
Tests
An examination of the ear may show dullness, redness, air bubbles, or fluid behind the eardrum. The eardrum may show dr...
Treatments
Treatment is focused on relief of symptoms and cure of the infection. Antibiotics may be prescribed if the infection ap...
Complications
Permanent damage to the ear with partial or complete deafness; Mastoiditis; Cholesteatoma (middle ear cyst; Epidural ab...
Prevention
Prompt treatment of acute ear infections may reduce the risk of development of chronic otitis media. Follow-up examinat...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you or your child has signs of chronic otitis media, includin...
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