Middle Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Description Otitis media is a bacterial infection of the middle ear. It occurs most commonly in children under the age of 8 years, although anyone can get a middle ear infection. Acute otitis media usually begins with a viral infection such as the common cold. Inflammation of the nose and sinuses may block the tube connecting the ear with the throat, which sets up an opportunity for infection by bacteria, leading to symptoms. Common signs and symptoms • Earache • Hearing loss that may be partial or complete • A popping sensation in the ear< div class='tao-gold-member'> Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Birth Control and Sports Biceps Tendon Subluxation Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm Dislocation or Subluxation Proximal Tibiofibular Joint Dislocation Subtalar Dislocation Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Instructions for Sports Medicine Patients Jul 18, 2016 | Posted by admin in SPORT MEDICINE | Comments Off on Middle Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Full access? Get Clinical Tree
Middle Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Description Otitis media is a bacterial infection of the middle ear. It occurs most commonly in children under the age of 8 years, although anyone can get a middle ear infection. Acute otitis media usually begins with a viral infection such as the common cold. Inflammation of the nose and sinuses may block the tube connecting the ear with the throat, which sets up an opportunity for infection by bacteria, leading to symptoms. Common signs and symptoms • Earache • Hearing loss that may be partial or complete • A popping sensation in the ear< div class='tao-gold-member'> Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Birth Control and Sports Biceps Tendon Subluxation Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm Dislocation or Subluxation Proximal Tibiofibular Joint Dislocation Subtalar Dislocation Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join
