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Otitis Media - Chronic
Alternate Names : Chronic Ear Infection, Chronic Otitis Media, Ear Infection - Chronic, Middle Ear Infection - Chronic
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Ear Anatomy
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The ear consists of external, middle, and inner structures. The eardrum and the three tiny bones conduct sound from the eardrum to the cochlea.
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Middle Ear Infection (Otitis Media)
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Otitis media is an inflammation and/or infection of the middle ear. Acute otitis media (acute ear infection) occurs when there is bacterial or viral infection of the fluid of the middle ear, which causes production of fluid or pus. Chronic otitis media occurs when the eustachian tube becomes blocked repeatedly due to allergies, multiple infections, ear trauma, or swelling of the adenoids.
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Middle Ear Infection
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A middle ear infection is also known as otitis media. It is one of the most common of childhood infections. With this illness, the middle ear becomes red, swollen, and inflamed because of bacteria trapped in the eustachian tube.
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• Definition
• Chronic Otitis Media Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Chronic Otitis Media Symptoms & Signs
• Chronic Otitis Media Prevention
• Chronic Otitis Media Diagnosis & Tests
• Chronic Otitis Media Treatment
• Chronic Otitis Media Prognosis
• Chronic Otitis Media Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Allergies
• Cholesteatoma
• Ear Infection - Acute
• Epidural Abscess
• Mastoiditis
• Otitis
• Ruptured or Perforated Eardrum
Tests & Exams
• Cranial CT Scan
• Skull X-Ray
Surgery & Procedures
• Ear Tube Insertion
Other Topics
• Chronic
• Ear Discharges or Bleeding
• Earache
• Hearing Loss
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