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5 FirstVillage Dr. Pinehurst, North Carolina 28374 Inflammation of the Middle Ear (Otitis Media) Overview This condition is a buildup of fluid pressure deep inside the ear. Middle ear inflammation, common in infants and young children, can result in intense pain. Anatomy The middle ear is located between the tympanic membrane, commonly called the eardrum, and the cochlea and canals of the inner ear. The middle ear is connected to the nasal passage by a canal called the Eustachian tube. The Eustachian tube allows excess fluid to drain from the middle ear, and also helps equalize pressure between the middle ear and the atmosphere. Inflammation When the middle ear becomes inflamed, pus and fluid may fail to drain properly and may instead become trapped behind the eardrum. This buildup of fluid pressure results in pain and discomfort. Causes Inflammation of the middle ear can be caused by allergic reaction, infection, or a blockage of the Eustachian tube. A blockage may result from swollen tonsils or adenoids, or it may occur because of the structural anatomy of the skull. Cochlea Symptoms Symptoms typically include severe pain and muffled Middle Eardrum hearing. Other symptoms may include irritability, ear headache, nausea, a change in sleeping patterns, a change in appetite, and difficulty speaking. Rupture In some cases, the pressure buildup becomes so great that the eardrum ruptures. This bursting Eustachean allows fluid and pus to drain out of the ear, relieving tube pain and pressure. In most cases, the eardrum will heal on its own after a rupture within a few months. But in some cases, this membrane may need to be repaired. Treatment Treatment for inflammation of the middle ear may vary depending on the cause. Options may include antibiotics, allergy medications, removal of the tonsils or adenoids, and the insertion of tubes in the eardrums to allow fluid to drain out of the ear. Fluid buildup www.viewmedica.com © 2012 Swarm Interactive. Unauthorized duplication is strictly forbidden..

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