All otitis media is middle-ear disease, but all middle-ear diseases and disorders are not otitis media, such as cholesteatoma, congenital malformations of the middle-ear. ==Signs and symptoms== An integral symptom of acute otitis media is ear pain; other possible symptoms include fever, and irritability (in infants). Since an episode of otitis med...
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inflammation of the lining of the middle ear and one of the most common infections in childhood. In its acute form, it commonly develops in ... [2 related articles]
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(ear infection) Otitis media is an infection or inflammation of the middle ear. This inflammation often begins when infections that cause sore throats, colds, or other respiratory or breathing problems spread to the middle ear. These can be viral or bacterial infections. ...
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An infection which fills the middle ear with fluid. Usually a secondary infection following a cold.
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Infection and inflammation of the middle ear space and ear drum. ... Symptoms include earache, fever and in some cases, diminished hearing. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
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inflammation of the middle ear, seen most often in young children. Subtypes are distinguished by length of time from onset (acute versus chronic) and by type of discharge (serous versus suppurative).
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Infection of the middle ear
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. inflammation of the middle ear, or tympanum.
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Our Otitis media Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Otitis media Otitis media: Inflammation of the middle ear characterized by the accumulation of fluid in the middle ear, bulging of the eardrum, pain in the ear and, if eardrum is perforated, drainage of purulent material (pus) into the ear canal. Otitis me...
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an infection of the middle ear
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Inflammation, infectious or sterile, of the middle ear.
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Inflammation of the middle ear; also called tympanitis.
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An inflammation of the middle ear usually caused by a virus or a bacteria. This condition usually occurs in conjunction with an upper respiratory infection. Symptoms include earache, high fever, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. In addition, hearing loss, facial paralysis, and meningitis may result.
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A viral or bacterial infection that leads to inflammation of the middle ear. This condition usually occurs along with an upper respiratory infection. Symptoms include earache, high fever, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. In addition, hearing loss, facial paralysis and meningitis may result.
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Inflammation of the middle ear caused by a viral or bacterial infection.
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inflammation of the middle ear (between the eardrum and inner ear) because of the spread of an infection from the nose, sinuses, and throat
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noun inflammation of the middle ear; common in children
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inflammation of the middle ear, characterized by pain, dizziness, and impaired hearing.
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inflammation of the middle ear caused by infection.
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