Ear, Nose And Throat

Chronic otitis media with effusion (also called secretory otitis media and glue ear, or chronic OME) is a persistent inflammation and accumulation of sticky fluid, or effusion, in the middle ear. Chronic OME may develop within weeks of an acute episode of middle ear infection, but often the cause is unknown. (See What Causes Chronic […]

In some children, repeated episodes of middle ear infections or chronic otitis media with effusion may cause hearing problems. Hearing problems can delay speech and language development and, consequently, may make it difficult to learn to read. Such delays in normal development can, in turn, cause problems with learning in general and with behavior. The risk of

Here are some frequently asked questions related to middle ear infection. Q: Why is my child prone to middle ear infections? A: The middle ear is filled with air that travels through the eustachian tube to the back of the nose. The eustachian tube equalizes middle ear pressure and helps drain fluids in the ear. In babies and

Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to middle ear infection. Otitis media is the medical term for inflammation or infection of the middle ear. In babies and toddlers, the eustachian tube is typically shorter, narrower, and less rigid than in an adult, which means that bacteria can more easily travel from the back of the

Here are definitions of medical terms related to middle ear infection. Acute otitis media: Infection of the middle ear that comes on quickly Adenoidectomy: Surgical removal of the adenoids (tissue in the back of the throat) Adenoids: Glandular swellings of lymphoid tissue at the back of the nose that help protect against infection Allergen: Any substance that causes an

Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on middle ear infection. American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery  Phone: (703) 836-4444 http://www.entnet.org/ Association for Research in Otolaryngology  Phone: (856) 423-0041 Books The Parent’s Complete Guide to Ear Infections Alan R. Greene Healing Childhood Ear Infections: Prevention, Home Care, and Alternative Treatment

Middle ear infection is an infection that occurs behind the eardrum, in the middle part of the ear. While it can happen in people of all ages, it mainly affects children. The medical term for middle ear infection is otitis media. Middle ear infection is the most common childhood illness treated by pediatricians. It usually

Many factors play a role in whether your child will get an ear infection. Some of them involve the structure of the ear itself, particularly the eustachian tubes. Others involve exposure to germs, such as bacteria and viruses. Some are related to inflammation of the nasal passage as a result of allergies. Other health problems may make a child

Hearing loss, or deafness, is the partial or total inability to hear sound in one or both ears. The human ear is amazing. It is one of the smallest and most complex organs in the body, capable of turning the tiniest disturbances in air molecules into a form the brain can understand – and doing

There are different types of hearing loss, depending on which part of the hearing pathway is affected. A specialist will always try to localize where in the hearing pathway the problem lays, so as to be able to classify the hearing loss as belonging to one of the following groups. This is most important in

 Hearing loss sneaks up on people. Often family members and friends are aware of hearing problems before the hearing-impaired person. Many people in the early stages of hearing loss of this sort will find themselves: Asking people to repeat themselves more frequently Offering inappropriate answers because they have misheard a conversation or question Going out