{"id":508,"date":"2021-05-27T14:53:20","date_gmt":"2021-05-27T18:53:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advancedent.fm1.dev\/the-best-audiological-care-starts-here\/otitis-media\/"},"modified":"2022-11-01T18:51:38","modified_gmt":"2022-11-01T22:51:38","slug":"otitis-media","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/ent\/otitis-media\/","title":{"rendered":"Otitis Media"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\"> \n\n{ \n\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \n\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \n\n  \"mainEntity\": [{ \n\n    \"@type\": \"Question\", \n\n    \"name\": \"What is Otitis Media?  \", \n\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": { \n\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\", \n\n      \"text\": \"Otitis media is the medical term for an inflammation of the middle ear, commonly referred to as an ear infection. It is the result of fluid becoming trapped behind the eardrum, and is usually caused by a virus or bacteria. People of all ages can develop ear infections, but they are far more common in children than older adults: three out of four children will experience at least one ear infection by the time they are three years old. Otitis media is characterized as being either acute or chronic. Acute cases are most common; they come on suddenly but last for only a short duration. Chronic otitis media occurs when fluid remains in the middle ear or returns repeatedly.\" \n\n    } \n\n  }, { \n\n    \"@type\": \"Question\", \n\n    \"name\": \"What Causes Otitis Media?\", \n\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": { \n\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\", \n\n      \"text\": \"Bacteria and viruses are the leading causes of ear infection, which often follows on the heels of a cold, sore throat, or upper respiratory infection. Colds, flu, and strep throat frequently lead to otitis media. Germs can spread to the middle ear and become trapped when the Eustachian tube, which is responsible for draining fluid, becomes swollen or blocked due to a cold or other illness.\" \n\n    } \n\n   }, { \n\n    \"@type\": \"Question\", \n\n    \"name\": \"Why do children get otitis media more often than adults?\", \n\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": { \n\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\", \n\n      \"text\": \"Children have smaller Eustachian tubes than adults, and their immune systems are still developing, making it more difficult for them to fight off infections. For these reasons, they are more likely to suffer from ear infections.\" \n\n  } \n\n  }, { \n\n    \"@type\": \"Question\", \n\n    \"name\": \"How is Otosclerosis Treated?\", \n\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": { \n\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\", \n\n      \"text\": \"Mild cases of otosclerosis can be corrected with a hearing aid designed to amplify sounds. Orally ingested sodium fluoride has been shown to slow the progression of the disease, and may be an option. In more advanced cases, a surgical procedure known as a stapedectomy is often performed. In this surgery, part or all of the affected stapes bone is removed and replaced with a prosthetic device that enables the bones of the middle ear to resume movement, allowing sound waves to reach the inner ear, improving or restoring hearing.\" \n\n} \n\n   }, { \n\n    \"@type\": \"Question\", \n\n    \"name\": \"What Are the Symptoms of Otitis Media?\", \n\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": { \n\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\", \n\n      \"text\": \"In addition to a painful earache, those suffering from otitis media may experience a discharge from the ear, fever, difficulty hearing, irritability, loss of appetite, trouble sleeping, vomiting, and diarrhea.\" \n\n  } \n\n  }, { \n\n    \"@type\": \"Question\", \n\n    \"name\": \"How Is Otitis Media Treated?\", \n\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": { \n\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\", \n\n      \"text\": \"Treating otitis media often involves antibiotics such as amoxicillin, coupled with over-the-counter pain relievers and eardrops. Children should never be given aspirin, as it can lead to a potentially fatal disease called Reye\u2019s syndrome. Pressing a warm compress against the affected ear can bring relief, as well. Most ear infections run their course in a matter of days. If your child suffers from chronic otitis media that doesn\u2019t respond to medication, surgically implanted ear tubes may be recommended. These provide ventilation and prevent fluid from accumulating in the middle ear. They remain in place anywhere from six months to two years, usually falling out on their own. If ear tubes don\u2019t do the trick, surgery to remove the tonsils and\/or adenoids may be considered. \" \n\n} \n\n } \n\n ] \n\n  } \n\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes Ear Infections?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Otitis media is the medical term for an inflammation of the middle ear, commonly referred to as an <a href=\"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/ent\/ear-infections\/\">ear infection<\/a>. An ear infection may occur in the middle ear when the eustachian tube becomes blocked by inflammation. This blockage prevents fluid in the middle ear from draining, which can cause a middle ear infection. The majority of ear infections are viral or bacterial in nature, usually occurring after a cold or upper respiratory infection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These conditions cause swelling of the Eustachian tube, a small canal that connects the middle ear to upper part of the throat and provides an outlet for fluid drainage, trapping germs and fluid in the middle ear and leading to infection.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Do Children Get Ear Infections So Frequently?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iStock-1087905892-optimized-scaled-1-1280x854.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1072\" srcset=\"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iStock-1087905892-optimized-scaled-1-1280x854.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/advancedent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iStock-1087905892-optimized-scaled-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/advancedent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iStock-1087905892-optimized-scaled-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/advancedent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iStock-1087905892-optimized-scaled-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Because the Eustachian tube is smaller in children, it is more prone to swelling; when this occurs, fluid is trapped in the middle ear. This fluid presses against the eardrum, causing pain, and can harbor germs that lead to infection. The result is an earache and, in some cases, loss of hearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Symptoms of an Ear Infection?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The hallmark signs of otitis media are pain and pressure in the ear and fluid drainage. These may be accompanied by a low-grade fever and <a href=\"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/audiologist\/hearing-loss\/\">hearing loss<\/a>. Infants are often fussier than usual, and may cry inconsolably, refuse to eat and have trouble sleeping. They may also pull or tug on their ears.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should You See a Doctor?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The sooner an acute ear infection is treated, the lower the chances of it developing into a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/29125825\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chronic condition<\/a>.&nbsp;Schedule an appointment with our clinic if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>You experience fluid discharge, bloody fluid, or pus from your ear.<\/li><li>Symptoms of an ear infection last longer than a day.<\/li><li>You are in extreme pain.<\/li><li>Your child shows symptoms and is under 6 months of age.<\/li><li>Your toddler or infant shows symptoms following an upper respiratory infection or cold.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can an Ear Infection Cause Complications?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If left untreated, chronic ear infections can lead to a variety of complications including hearing loss, damage to the bones in the middle ear, balance problems, a middle ear cyst called a cholesteatoma, facial paralysis and inflammation of the brain. For these reasons, early detection and treatment are crucial. Better still is prevention.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An Untreated Infection Can Lead to Mastoiditis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to pain and discomfort, a middle ear infection can cause tiny air cells in the mastoid bone to fill up with pus. This is call a mastoid infection or mastoiditis. As the infection spreads, potentially reaching the brain, the bone is destroyed, resulting in hearing loss. If antibiotics are unsuccessful in clearing up the infection, then mastoid surgery may be needed.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Symptoms of Mastoiditis?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms of mastoiditis include swelling, redness, and tenderness of the ear lobe and area behind the ear as well as drainage of fluids from the ear, fever, irritability and lethargy.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Is Mastoiditis Treated?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Many cases of mastoiditis are treated successfully with antibiotics. Chronic cases may require frequent visits for thorough ear cleanings. When antibiotics fail to treat the problem adequately, or it recurs frequently, a mastoid surgery, or mastoidectomy may be necessary.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Are Ear Infections Treated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OTC or Prescription Medication Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Treating an ear infection begins at home. To help soothe symptoms, gently press a warm washcloth against the affected ear. Eardrops and over-the-counter medications such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen can help relieve pain. Avoid aspirin, which can be dangerous to young children.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>According to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/sections\/health-shots\/2013\/02\/25\/172588359\/pediatricians-urged-to-treat-ear-infections-more-cautiously\" target=\"_blank\">NPR<\/a>, up to 80% of ear infections may go away without antibiotics.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will likely prescribe antibiotics to treat a chronic ear infection. Common options include amoxicillin. Antibiotics should always be taken until used up, even if you or your child\u2019s symptoms appear to be improving; otherwise, the infection could worsen.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Surgery for Chronic Infections<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When medication is not effective, a surgical solution involving ear tubes may be considered. These are inserted in the&nbsp;tympanic membrane,&nbsp;commonly&nbsp;known as the ear drum,&nbsp;and provide ventilation, keeping the ear clear and preventing infection. Most ear tubes remain in place anywhere from six to 18 months and eventually fall out on their own. 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