This is often the result of an ear infection, where fluid is left in the middle ear. It can lead to partial deafness. If it doesn't clear by itself, a child might be advised to have grommets fitted. These are tiny tubes which help to clear the fluid.
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Middle ear inflammation with thick mucoid effusion caused by long-standing eustachian tube obstruction. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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a chronic condition marked by a collection of thick fluid in the middle ear, due to obstruction of the eustachian tube.
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. middle ear inflammation with thick mucoid effusion caused by long-standing eustachian tube obstruction.
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Condition commonly affecting small children, in which the Eustachian tube, which normally drains and ventilates the middle ear, becomes blocked with mucus. The resulting accumulation of mucus in the middle ear muffles hearing. It is the leading cause of deafness (usually transient) in children. Glue ear resolves spontaneously after some months, but...
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