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Otitis Media with Effusion

Otitis media associated with accumulation of fluid in the middle ear.

Symptoms of Otitis Media with Effusion

The following features are indicative of Otitis Media with Effusion:
  • muffled hearing
  • sense of fullness in the ear

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Common Causes of Otitis Media with Effusion

The following are the most common causes of Otitis Media with Effusion:
  • dysfunctioning of the Eustachian tube
  • inflammation of the mucous membranes in the nasopharynx
  • drinking while lying on back
  • sudden increase in air pressure

Risk Factors for Otitis Media with Effusion

The following factors may increase the likelihood of Otitis Media with Effusion:
  • exposure to smoke
  • use of pacifiers
  • attending daycare

Prevention of Otitis Media with Effusion

Yes, it may be possible to prevent Otitis Media with Effusion. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
  • avoiding cigarette smoking
  • encouraging infants to breastfeed
  • treating allergies

Occurrence of Otitis Media with Effusion

Number of Cases

The following are the number of Otitis Media with Effusion cases seen each year worldwide:
  • Very common > 10 Million cases

Common Age Group

Otitis Media with Effusion can occur at any age.

Common Gender

Otitis Media with Effusion can occur in any gender.

Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Otitis Media with Effusion

The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Otitis Media with Effusion:
  • Tympanometry: Helps to tell the amount and thickness of the fluid
  • Audiometer examination: Helps the patient to decide on treatment
  • Physical examination of eardrum: To detect fluid and dullness in eardrum

Doctor for Diagnosis of Otitis Media with Effusion

Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Otitis Media with Effusion:
  • ENT Specialist

Complications of Otitis Media with Effusion if untreated

Yes, Otitis Media with Effusion causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Otitis Media with Effusion is left untreated:
  • perforation of the eardrum
  • infection of the mastoid space behind the ear
  • bacterial meningitis
  • brain abscess
  • dural sinus thrombosis

Self-care for Otitis Media with Effusion

The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Otitis Media with Effusion:
  • Proper breastfeeding: Prevents infants from ear infections
  • Treating allergies: To clear up fluid behind the eardrum
  • Avoid cigarette smoking: Reduces the risk for the ear infections

Time for Treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion

While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Otitis Media with Effusion to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
  • In 3 months-1 year

Last updated date

This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Otitis Media with Effusion.
Middle Ear Infection
Otitis Media with Effusion

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