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Results 1 - 10 of 10 for otitis media
  1. Middle ear infection (otitis media) (image) 
    Otitis media is an inflammation or infection of the middle ear. Acute otitis media (acute ear infection) occurs when there is bacterial ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19324.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Middle ear infection (image) 
    A middle ear infection is also known as otitis media. It is one of the most common of childhood infections. With this ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19620.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Eardrum repair - series (image) 
    ... or perforated eardrums are usually caused by middle-ear infections or trauma (for example, an object in the ... operative treatment, surgery may be necessary. Chronic middle ear infections are described as: 5 or more ear infections ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100015_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Ear tube insertion - series (image) 
    ... ear (present for more than 12 weeks) Recurrent ear infections despite efforts of prevention (more than three infections in six months) Ear infections that don't improve after two to three ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100045_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Eustachian tube (image) 
    Ear infections are more common in children because their eustachian tubes are shorter, narrower, and more horizontal than ... trapped in the eustachian tube may produce an ear infection that pushes on the eardrum causing it to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19596.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Adenoid removal - series (image) 
    ... may be recommended if the child has chronic ear infections that: Interfere with child's education Persist despite antibiotic ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100076_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Mastoiditis - side view of head (image) 
    ... because of the use of antibiotics to treat ear infections. This child has drainage from the ear and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2298.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Mastoiditis - redness and swelling behind ear (image) 
    ... because of the use of antibiotics to treat ear infections. This child has noticeable swelling and redness behind ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2299.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Tonsillectomy (image) 
    ... in children, may have many sore throats and ear infections, or trouble breathing. In these cases, surgical removal ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/8973.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Ear drainage culture (image) 
    ... and identify the type of organism causing the ear infection.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9286.htm - Medical Encyclopedia