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	Chronic Otitis Media
		In otitis media with effusion, part of the reason the fluid fails to resolve is continued swelling and obstruction of the eustachian tube and also continued inflammation of the lining of the middle ear space.
		In otitis media with effusion, the long-term effects depend upon whether or not hearing is restored by draining the fluid, usually with ventilation tubes.
		In the individual with chronic otitis media, removal of the diseased lining within the mastoid and middle ear and simultaneous restoration of the air channel between the mastoid and middle ear is performed via mastoidectomy.
	www.drlouryent.com /Pages/PatientServices/1039.html (2247 words)

	Otitis Media
		Because otitis media with effusion is often associated with a mild to moderate hearing loss, most clinicians have been eager to treat the condition to restore hearing to normal and thus prevent any long-term problems.
		Studies of otitis media with effusion in children cared for at home compared to those in group child-care facilities found that children in group child-care facilities have a slightly higher relative risk (less than 2.0) of getting otitis media with effusion.
		Otitis media with effusion (OME) is defined as fluid in the middle ear without signs or symptoms of infection; OME is not to be confused with acute otitis media (inflammation of the middle ear with signs of infection).
	nejat.net /OtitisMedia.htm (2456 words)

	Otitis Media (Feb.1999)
		Otitis media (OM) is a serious healthcare concern in the US and worldwide, not only because of the distress it causes the patient and their family but also because of the substantial economic burden it imposes on the health care system.
		Acute otitis media (AOM) is an inflammation of the middle ear that presents with a rapid onset of signs and symptoms, such as pain, fever, irritability, anorexia, or vomiting.
		Since the different stages of otitis media are most frequently a continuum and since it is often difficult for the clinician to diagnose the precise stage of a patient’s illness accurately, the most common methods of managing these problems will be discussed as they relate to the specific condition.
	www.utmb.edu /otoref/Grnds/Otitis-media-9902/Otitis-media-9902.htm (6889 words)

	Middle Ear Infections
		Typically, when the doctor refers to an ear infection, he or she is most likely talking about "acute otitis media" (although there's also the common ear infection called swimmer's ear, or otitis externa).
		Acute otitis media is the presence of fluid, typically pus, in the middle ear with symptoms of pain, redness of the eardrum, and possible fever.
		Other forms of otitis media are either more chronic in nature (meaning that there's fluid in the middle ear for 6 or more weeks) or there's fluid in the middle ear that's temporary and isn't necessarily infected (this is called otitis media with effusion).
	kidshealth.org /parent/infections/bacterial_viral/otitis_media.html (1861 words)

	Otitis Media (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Otitis media means inflammation of the middle ear (the space behind the ear drum).
		The presence of middle ear fluid and redness or inflammation of the ear drum is usually referred to as acute otitis media, is typically due to bacterial infection, and is usually treated with antibiotics.
		The diagnosis of acute otitis media requires the presence of fluid and the presence of redness or inflammation of the ear drum.
	www.pedisurg.com /PtEducENT/Otitis_Media.htm (1825 words)

	Complications of Otitis Media(May 1998)
		A complication of otitis media is defined as a spread of infection beyond the pneumatized area of the temporal bone and the associated mucosa.
		Since the introduction of antibiotics, intracranial complications in otitis media are less common, however the occurrence should not be underestimated due to the morbidity and mortality associated with such occurrences.
		In the case of acute otitis media with facial nerve paralysis, the lesion is often not destructive.
	www.utmb.edu /otoref/Grnds/om-comp.html (2709 words)

	otitis media (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Acute otitis media is infection of the middle ear (the cavity that lies just behind the ear drum), with the accumulation of pus, inflammation, pain, and often fever.
		Otitis media is usually caused by bacterial germs, chiefly Pneumococcus, Haemophilus influenzae, and Moxarella catarrhalis.
		It is differentiated from serous otitis media, a more chronic condition in which bacteria may or may not be found in the middle ear fluid.
	www.drhull.com /EncyMaster/O/otitis_media.html (295 words)

	Otitis Media
		In otitis externa, there may be severe pain and a modest reduction in hearing, but generally there is no dizziness because otitis externa is separated from the inner ear by the ear drum and air filled middle ear.
		Otitis externa in adults is often associated with swimming, and it is called "swimmers ear".Otitis externa is less common in children, although there is a substantial number of children who have irritation of their ears due to insertion of foreign bodies.
		Otitis media is usually diagnosed by the combination of symptoms (ear pain and reduced hearing), and direct observation of an inflamed ear drum with fluid behind it.
	www.tchain.com /otoneurology/disorders/unilat/otitis.html (1374 words)

	Hearing Health Dictionary \|\| Otitis Media (Ear Infection)
		Otitis media is an infection or inflammation of the middle ear.
		Otitis media is often difficult to detect because most infants and young children affected by this disorder do not yet have sufficient speech and language skills to tell someone what is bothering them.
		The effects of otitis media on children's speech and language development are important areas of study as well as research to develop more accurate methods to help physicians detect middle-ear infections.
	www.drf.org /hh_dictionary/otis_media.htm (1823 words)

	Otitis Media
		Otitis media is an infection of the middle ear, the area just behind the eardrum.
		Otitis media is common in infants and children, because their immune systems are immature and their eustachian tubes are easily clogged.
		For chronic otitis media (that is, recurrent and persistent ear infections) or if your child has a perforated eardrum or develops infection after tympanostomy tubes have been placed (see Surgery and Other Procedures), antibiotic ear drops may be prescribed instead of oral antibiotics and continued for a long period of time (like a few months).
	www.umm.edu /altmed/ConsConditions/OtitisMediacc.html (2846 words)

	Otitis Media \| Claudia Anrig, DC
		Otitis media (OM) is a generic name for several conditions that can affect the middle ear, including inflammation of the middle ear, ranging from acute to chronic and with or without symptoms.
		Otitis media with effusion (OME) is typified by the presence of fluid in the middle ear without signs or symptoms of infection.
		From 1975 to 1990, office visits for otitis media have increased by 150 percent to 24.5 million visits, or 81 percent of the pediatric profile for children under the age of 15.
	www.chiroweb.com /archives/15/16/03.html (1303 words)

	Otitis Media: "The Miracle Cure" \| Peter N. Fysh, DC
		Otitis media is one of the most common infectious diseases in childhood, with the incidence being greatest in the age group from six to 36 months.
		The chiropractic treatment of otitis media is based on the model that restricted lymphatic drainage from the middle ear plays a major part in the establishment of chronic recurrent infections.
		Two early studies by Robison proposed that the pathogenesis of serous otitis media was due to lymphatic obstruction of the nasopharynx.
	www.chiroweb.com /archives/10/03/18.html (761 words)

	eMedicine - Otitis Media : Article by Kathy A Cook, MD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Otitis is not considered a major source of bacteremia or meningeal seeding, but local brain abscess has been documented, demonstrating that it is possible for acute otitis media to extend.
		Inflammation of the tympanic membrane and diminished movement of the membrane with insufflation or decreased visibility of the landmarks of the middle ear are the hallmarks of otitis media.
		Breastfeeding decreases the incidence of acute otitis media.
	www.emedicine.com /emerg/topic351.htm (3930 words)

	Otitis Media Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com
		Acute otitis media : Inflammation of the middle ear in which there is fluid in the middle ear accompanied by signs or symptoms of ear infection: a bulging eardrum usually accompanied by pain; or a perforated eardrum, often with drainage of purulent material (pus).
		Acute otitis media is the most frequent diagnosis in sick children in the U.S., especially affecting infants and preschoolers.
		Otitis media : Inflammation of the middle ear characterized by the accumulation of fluid in the middle ear, bulging of the eardrum, pain in the ear and, if eardrum is perforated, drainage of purulent material (pus) into the ear canal.
	www.medicinenet.com /otitis_media/glossary.htm (3102 words)

	Otitis media
		In definition, otitis media refers to the inflammation or infection of the middle ear (behind the ear drum) which results from the spreading of other bacterial or viral infections (like sinusitis) that cause colds, sore throats and breathing problems.
		However, Otitis media and other ear infections are generally signified by pain, discomfort and itchiness in the area of the ear.
		Acute otitis media is the most common form of middle ear infection caused by the presence of excessive fluids in the ear.
	www.entmags.org /otitis_media.asp (748 words)

	Ear Infections
		An infection of the middle ear or the area behind the eardrum is termed otitis media.
		Acute otitis media is the term used to describe an infection involving the middle ear that starts rather suddenly.
		Chronic otitis media is the term used to describe the persistence of middle ear fluid after an acute infection.
	www.earsite.com /ear_infections/otitis_media.html (1185 words)

	Otitis Media
		Otitis media with effusion is fluid in the middle ear.
		Otitis media is an inflammation of the middle ear (the air-filled space located behind the eardrum).
		Otitis media is diagnosed based on one of two tests to confirm the presence of fluid behind the eardrum.
	www.astdhpphe.org /infect/Om.html (1052 words)

	Otitis media Encyclopedia of Medicine - Find Articles
		Children at higher risk factors for otitis media include boys, children from poor families, Native Americans, Native Alaskans, children born with cleft palate or other defects of the structures of the head and face, and children with Down syndrome.
		Otitis media is an important problem, because it often results in fluid accumulation within the middle ear (effusion).
		The first thing necessary for the development of otitis media is exposure to an organism capable of causing the infection.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g2601/is_0010/ai_2601001001 (1068 words)

	Otitis Media
		Otitis media is infection or inflammation located in the middle ear.
		About 75 percent of children have at least one episode of otitis media by the time they are three years of age.
		Otitis media can also affect adults, although it is primarily a disease that occurs most often in children.
	www.nasal.net /otolaryngology/otitis.htm (319 words)

	APUA: Otitis media guidelines
		Otitis media, the most frequently diagnosed condition in office practice for children under the age of 15, results in approximately 30 million physician visits annually.
		Otitis media is an inflammation of the middle ear.
		A physician can diagnose acute otitis media by careful examination of the ear with an otoscope, looking for redness and fluid or pus behind the eardrum and seeing how well the eardrum moves in response to air pressure.
	www.tufts.edu /med/apua/Practitioners/AOMguidelines.html (1378 words)

	Otitis Media
		Otitis media is inflammation located in the middle ear.
		Otitis media can also affect adults, although it is primarily a condition that occurs in children.
		Otitis media is the most common diagnosis for children in the US.
	www.healthsystem.virginia.edu /uvahealth/adult_pediatrics/otitis.cfm (754 words)

	Otitis
		Thus, although acute suppurative otitis media is a bacterial process, viral respiratory infection is important as an antecedent event.
		Unilateral otitis is twice as common as bilateral ear disease in infants.
		Pus should be inoculated in culture media appropriate to the isolation of the pathogens common to otitis media.
	www.kcom.edu /faculty/chamberlain/Website/tritzid/otitis.htm (993 words)

	Otitis Media and URI
		Otitis media and upper respiratory infection are among the most common diagnoses in pediatric age patients.
		Otitis media is one example of the many common conditions seen in ambulatory settings in which precise etiologic diagnosis is not always feasible.
		Commonly due to allergies, residual inflammation from otitis media, and enlarged lymphoid tissue in the nasopharynx (adenoids).
	www.sh.lsuhsc.edu /fammed/OutpatientManual/OtitisMediaURIs.htm (1542 words)

	Otitis media definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms
		Otitis media: Inflammation of the middle ear characterized by the accumulation of fluid in the middle ear, bulging of the eardrum, pain in the ear and, if eardrum is perforated, drainage of purulent material (pus) into the ear canal.
		Otitis media is the most frequent diagnosis in sick children in the U.S., especially affecting infants and preschoolers.
		Acute otitis media is not contagious (although the cold that preceded it may be).
	www.medterms.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=8912 (745 words)

	Otitis media, ear infections, otitis externa,mastoiditis, mastoidectomy, tympanostomy tubes, adenoidectomy, ...
		Otitis externa is an infection in the outer ear canal.
		Otitis media is also known as a middle ear infection (an infection in the space behind the ear drum).
		Persistent fluid behind the eardrum is known as otitis media with effusion.
	www.pediatric-ent.com /learning/problems/otitus.htm (1339 words)

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