Acute otitis media (急性中耳炎)
Aetiology:
Acute infection of the middle ear cleft, common in young children. This usually occurs as part of an upper respiratory tract infection, with Haemophilus influenzae and Pneumococcus being the most common pathogens.
Clinical features:
Presents as severe otalgia and deafness. The tympanic membrane is red and bulging. Rupture may occur leading to purulent otorrhoea.
Management:
Treat with oral antibiotic therapy (amoxicillin, cotrimoxazole or erythromycin) and adequate analgeria.
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