Patient's question:
Hello, I have otitis media, but I'm not very familiar with it. I would like to ask, how is it diagnosed? What are the diagnostic criteria?Doctor's answer:
Otitis media is an inflammatory condition affecting the entire or partial structures of the middle ear (including the eustachian tube, tympanic cavity, antrum, and mastoid air cells). Most cases are non-specific infectious inflammation.Recommendations: Otitis media is most commonly characterized by a sense of fullness or blockage in the ear, hearing loss, and tinnitus.
Ear Pain: In acute cases, there may be a dull earache, often the first symptom experienced by the patient. It can be persistent or intermittent. In chronic cases, ear pain is less pronounced.