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Acute Otitis Media
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Acute otitis media is an infection of the middle ear, the area of the ear directly behind the tympanic membrane (ear drum). Acute otitis media is one of the most commonly diagnosed childhood illnesses and is responsible for more than 30 million clinic visits a year in the United States.
The September 24, 2003, issue of JAMA includes an article on diagnosing acute otitis media in children.
WHAT IS ACUTE OTITIS MEDIA?
Acute otitis media usually starts when germs that cause colds or sore throats (either bacterial or viral infections) spread to the middle ear. Once in the ear, the infection can cause a buildup of pus or fluid behind the eardrum. The pressure on the eardrum can lead to significant pain in some children.
Physicians diagnose acute otitis media using an otoscope, an instrument placed in the opening of the ear that allows the doctor to look at the eardrum. Inflammation of the . . . [Full Text of this Article]
Sharon Parmet, MS, Writer;
Cassio Lynm, MA, Illustrator;
Richard M. Glass, MD, Editor
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