Otitis Media with Effusion

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Otitis Media with Effusion

• Follows AOM or can present without any history of AOM
• Hearing loss most common presentation and aural fullness
• 5-7 years most common age group affected
• Otoscopy reveals brownish fluid behind intact tympanic membrane. Retraction of bulging of tympanic membrane with no signs of acute inflammation 

Otitis media with effusion in an adult needs referral to an ENT specialist for exclusion of nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

Organisms that are involved in Otitis Media Effusion

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