What is otitis media and ear infections Normally the ear is filled with air. When the middle ear air is replaced with fluid this condition is then known as otitis media with effusion. This is very common in children up to the age of 7 years old. The peak incidence of acute otitis media and … Read more Acute Otitis Media Ear Infections
Acute otitis media (AOM) is an acute inflammation of the middle ear. It is very common in early childhood with a peak prevalence between 6 and 18 months of age. Causes may be multifactorial, often secondary to the Eustachian Tube dysfunction during a viral upper respiratory infection. Diagnosis Acute onset of ear pain, irritability, fever, … Read more GP Guidelines for the management of Acute Otitis Media AOM ear infections