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Otitis media with effusion (OME) is fluid in the middle ear space without symptoms of an acute ear infection. Unlike children with an acute ear infection, children with OME do not act sick. Almost every acute ear infect... |
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Symptoms
OME often does not have obvious symptoms. Older children and adults often complain of muffled hearing or a sense of f...
Causes
OME occurs when the Eustachian tube, which connects the inside of the ear to the back of the throat, becomes blocked....
Tests
Most often OME is diagnosed when the health care provider examines the ear for another reason, such as at a well-chil...
Treatments
In otherwise healthy children, the first treatment is to change environmental factors, if possible. This includes: Av...
Complications
Acute ear infection; Cyst in the middle ear; Permanent damage to the ear with partial or complete hearing loss; Scarr...
Prevention
Prevention tips: Avoid irritants such as cigarette smoke, which can interfere with Eustachian tube function; Identify...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if: You suspect you or your child might have otitis media with effusion. Continue to m...
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