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Chronic Middle Ear Infection
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...
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Causes
Inflammation or infection of the middle ear occurs when the eustachian tube to that ear is blocked. The eustachian tube...
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Tests
An examination of the ear may show dullness, redness, air bubbles, or fluid behind the eardrum. The eardrum may show dr...
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Treatments
Treatment is focused on relief of symptoms and cure of the infection. Antibiotics may be prescribed if the infection ap...
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Drugs
amoxicillin
amoxicillin-clavulanate
ceftriaxone
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Alternative Therapies
Acupuncture
Chiropractic manipulation
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Risk Factors
Adenoiditis
Allergies
Barotrauma
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Complications
Permanent damage to the ear with partial or complete deafness; Mastoiditis; Cholesteatoma (middle ear cyst; Epidural ab...
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Prevention
Prompt treatment of acute ear infections may reduce the risk of development of chronic otitis media. Follow-up examinat...
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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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