Otitis Media With Effusion Overview

<p>White children tend to have higher rates of OM (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Shorter and straighter Eustachian tubes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Enrollment in large group daycare (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cleft palate repair (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It acts as a protective factor against AOM. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Formation of a serous effusion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cotinine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dysfunction of the Eustachian tube (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased hydration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Parent's smoking can lead to recurrent AOM (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>3 months (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reassuring frequent daycare attendance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To normalize tympanograms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hearing loss of 40 dB or more (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It has poor long-term follow-up outcomes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Adenoidectomy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>5% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Persistent hearing loss of above 20 dB (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Delayed language development (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Streptococcus pneumoniae (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pneumatic otoscopy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Eustachian tube dysfunction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Delayed speech (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Opaque yellow or blue tympanic membrane (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inflenzavirus and Rhinoviruses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bacterial load typically decreases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It suggests the existence of negative pressure in the middle ear. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hypoacousis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It suggests middle ear effusion (MEE) and possible OME. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Movement of the TM only during negative pressure. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Watchful waiting. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Only if another underlying process is suspected. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Eustachian tube dysfunction with negative pressure. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Otitis media with effusion (OME) is a condition where a non-purulent fluid buildup occurs in the middle ear. This fluid can be either thick (mucoid) or watery (serous). Symptoms usually involve hearing loss or a feeling of fullness in the ear, but typically do not include pain or fever.

The peak age for Otitis Media with Effusion (OME) is between 6 to 11 months. The incidence of OME declines rapidly in children older than 6 years.

The Eustachian tube is a small canal connecting the middle ear to the back of the throat. In young children, this tube is shorter and more horizontal, making it easier for fluid to accumulate in the middle ear.

The Eustachian tube helps to drain fluid from the middle ear. Enlarged adenoids, which are tissues at the back of the nose, can block the Eustachian tube and prevent proper drainage, leading to fluid buildup in the middle ear.

A condition where fluid accumulates in the middle ear without signs of infection.

A common sign of OME. Fluid levels can be seen within the middle ear, often appearing as a horizontal line.

A bulging eardrum indicating middle ear infection is the hallmark of acute otitis media.

A retracted eardrum, often seen in OME, may indicate negative pressure in the middle ear.

The eardrum's ability to move in response to air pressure changes. This is a key indicator for diagnosing middle ear conditions.

A test used to assess middle ear function by measuring the eardrum's movement in response to air pressure changes. Used in detecting OME.

A test used to assess hearing ability by determining the threshold level of sound a person can hear.

A treatment strategy for OME that involves monitoring the condition without immediate medication or surgery, as many cases resolve spontaneously.

The tube connecting the middle ear to the back of the throat, responsible for regulating pressure and draining fluid. Dysfunction of this tube is nearly universal in OME cases.

The same bacteria that cause AOM can also be found in OME. However, the volume and activity of the bacteria are usually less in OME, indicating that the acute infection has resolved, and the middle ear clearance mechanism has failed to clear the fluid.

A common cause of hearing loss in children, usually affecting the ability to conduct sound vibrations. It can lead to delays in language development.

An examination done using a device to check the ear for fluid buildup, often done by shining a light and applying pressure to the ear drum.

The standard for diagnosing OME based on the visual appearance of the ear drum. An opaque yellow or blue color indicates fluid in the middle ear.

Experiencing your own voice more loudly than usual, sometimes described as a 'echo' in your head.

Hearing loss, aural fullness, pulsatile or crackling tinnitus, and difficulties with balance. All of these symptoms can be caused by middle ear fluid accumulation.

A period of 3 months where watchful waiting is advised before considering interventions for Otitis Media with Effusion (OME).

The process of inflating the eustachian tube to relieve pressure and drain fluid from the middle ear.

The surgical procedure to create an opening in the eardrum to drain fluid and insert a ventilation tube.

A small tube inserted into the eardrum to help ventilate the middle ear and prevent fluid buildup.

Removal of the adenoids, small tissue masses at the back of the nose, to improve middle ear ventilation.

Removal of the tonsils, located at the back of the throat, to improve middle ear ventilation.

The likelihood of a successful outcome for Otitis Media with Effusion.

The risk of developing AOM is higher in children under the age of 3 who attend daycare compared to those who stay home or attend smaller childcare settings.

Breastfeeding is associated with a reduced risk of respiratory and gastrointestinal infections in infants, including AOM.

Exposure to secondhand smoke can lead to changes in the respiratory tract, increasing the risk of AOM and other respiratory infections.

A condition where fluid accumulates in the middle ear after an ear infection has subsided.

Dysfunction of the Eustachian tube, the passage connecting the middle ear to the back of the throat, is believed to be a major factor in developing OME.

A negative pressure in the middle ear, caused by Eustachian tube dysfunction, can lead to fluid buildup and the potential for secondary bacterial infection.

Blocked Eustachian tubes can create a favorable environment for bacteria to multiply, contributing to the development of AOM.

Inflammation secondary to factors like allergies, URTIs, or trauma can contribute to Eustachian tube dysfunction and subsequent OME.