All::Ear, nose and throat::Diseases::Acute otitis media

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Intro

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What is Acute otitis media?

An infection involving the middle ear

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Epidemiology

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What's the peak incidence of acute otitis media?

between 6 and 18 months

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What groups are at higher risk of developing acute otitis media?

Children with anatomical anomalies (e.g., cleft palate, cleft uvula) or immunological deficiencies

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Management

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How is acute otitis media diagnosed?

From history and examination there are no tests. There will often be a history of recent viral illness, otalgia or hearing changes. Examination may show a bulging, opaque tympanic membrane.

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How do you manage Acute otitis media?

Acute otitis media is generally self limiting so management generally involves analgesia and monitoring.

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What are the complications of Acute otitis media?

Otitis media with effusion - most common - may cause hearing issues but is generally asymptomatic

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