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Chronic otitis media is inflammation or infection of the middle ear that persists or keeps coming back.Middle ear infection- chronic; Ear infection- chronic; Chronic otitis media; Chronic ear infection.Chronic otitis me... |
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Symptoms
Ear pain or discomfort, earacheUsually mild May feel like pressure in the earPus-like drainage from the earHearing lo...
Causes
Chronic otitis media is present when fluid behind the eardrum does not go away. It occurs when the Eustachian tube be...
Tests
An examination of the ear may show dullness, redness, air bubbles, or fluid behind the eardrum. The eardrum may show...
Treatments
Antibiotics may be prescribed if the doctor thinks the infection is due to bacteria. Antibiotics may need to be take...
Complications
Cyst of the middle ear cyst (cholesteatoma)Facial paralysisInfection of one of the skull bones (mastoiditis)Inflammat...
Prevention
Prompt treatment of acute ear infections may reduce the risk of development of chronic otitis media. Follow-up examin...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you or your child has signs of chronic otitis media, includ...
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