Otitis Media by Madeline Means https://padlet.com/madelineallisonsts/95zwyln5aao3leu1 en-us 2024-04-27 12:40:23 UTC 2024-04-27 14:26:30 UTC hello@padlet.com What is otitis media??? madelineallisonsts https://padlet.com/madelineallisonsts/95zwyln5aao3leu1/wish/2971961600 Otitis media is a viral or bacterial infection of the middle ear. It can occur at any age, but most commonly occurs in young children.

]]> 2024-04-27 12:45:30 UTC https://padlet.com/madelineallisonsts/95zwyln5aao3leu1/wish/2971961600 What causes otitis media? madelineallisonsts https://padlet.com/madelineallisonsts/95zwyln5aao3leu1/wish/2971967446 Otitis media occurs when viral or bacterial pathogens spread into the middle ear, most commonly from the throat during a cold. The middle ear is connected to the throat by the eustachian tube by which the pathogens spread.

]]> 2024-04-27 12:59:16 UTC https://padlet.com/madelineallisonsts/95zwyln5aao3leu1/wish/2971967446 Things that put someone at risk for otitis media madelineallisonsts https://padlet.com/madelineallisonsts/95zwyln5aao3leu1/wish/2971969319

  • Age: 6 months-2 years

  • Family history of otitis media

  • Frequent colds

  • Cystic fibrosis

  • Asthma

  • Native American, Hispanic or Alaskan Native ethnicity

  • Poor air quality

  • Smoke exposure

  • Enlarged adenoids

  • Trauma to the ear structures

    • ]]>     2024-04-27 13:03:07 UTC https://padlet.com/madelineallisonsts/95zwyln5aao3leu1/wish/2971969319     How does otitis media present? madelineallisonsts https://padlet.com/madelineallisonsts/95zwyln5aao3leu1/wish/2971972676

  • Feeling of fullness or pain in the ear

  • Red, inflamed ear canal and tympanic membrane

  • Bulging tympanic membrane

  • Fluid and/or bubbles behind tympanic membrane

  • Fever

  • Decreased hearing

  • Hearing loss can occur

    • ]]>     2024-04-27 13:10:11 UTC https://padlet.com/madelineallisonsts/95zwyln5aao3leu1/wish/2971972676     How is otitis media treated? madelineallisonsts https://padlet.com/madelineallisonsts/95zwyln5aao3leu1/wish/2972008769 Sometimes otitis media is treated with antibiotics if bacterial infection is suspected. Other times, if symptoms are mild and bacterial infection is not suspected, observation at home and analgesics may be prescribed. If symptoms persist after a few days, the patient should see their doctor for further treatment. Analgesics commonly used are acetaminophen and ibuprofen.

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