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Otitis
Alternate Names : Ear Infection, Infection - Ear
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Otitis Diagnosis & Tests
Physical examination of the ears, with or without an instrument (otoscope), may show signs of otitis. For example, symptoms of otitis externa that may be seen during an examination include a red, painful external ear, while otitis media symptoms include redness or swelling of the eardrum.
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• Definition
• Otitis Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Otitis Symptoms & Signs
• Otitis Diagnosis & Tests
• Otitis Treatment
• Otitis Prognosis
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
• Pictures & Images
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Ear Infection - Acute
• Malignant Otitis Externa
• Otitis Media - Chronic
• Otitis Media with Effusion
• Swimmer's Ear
• Swimmer's Ear - Chronic
Other Topics
• Diarrhea
• Ear Noises or Buzzing
• Earache
• Fever
• Hearing Loss
• Malaise
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Physical Examination
• Swelling
Review Date : 1/3/2003
Reviewed By : Jonathan Fanaroff, M.D., Department of Pediatrics, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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