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Otitis media is an ear infection in which fluid accumulates within the middle ear. A common condition occurring in childhood, it is estimated that 85 percent of all American children will develop otitis media at least once. (Illustration by Electronic Illustrators Group.)

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Definition Description Demographics Causes and symptoms Symptoms of acute otitis media (AOM) When to call the doctor Diagnosis Acute otitis media (AOM) Otitis media with effusion (OME) Surgery Alternative treatment Prognosis Prevention Parental concerns BOOKS PERIODICALS ORGANIZATIONS WEB SITES

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·As a Disease/Condition

Middle Ear Infection

·As a Complication

Acute Upper Respiratory Infection (URI)

Common Cold

Ear Wax Blockage

Foreign Body In Ear

German Measles (Rubella)

RSV Infection

Rhinitis (Runny Nose)

·As a Cause

Sensorineural Hearing Loss

·As a Risk Factor

Chronic Middle Ear Infection

Labyrinthitis

Menieres Disease

Otitis Externa (Swimmer's Ear)

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