What are the risks of flying with a kid that has otitis media with effusion?

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And what can you do to prevent these problems?
The kid is 1 year old and has never experimented accute otitis.
The possible OME was discovered by practicing a timpanometry.
It's difficult to predict. Theoretically, with pressurized aircraft any pain should be minimal, but I suspect many of us have experienced intense ear pain when we flew with a head cold.

Tympanometry can be very sensitive. The question is whether the infant's eustachean tubes are open. If they are, you should have little problem. If the infant starts to fuss - typically as the plane descends - give him or her a drink from a bottle or sippy cup. Swallowing assists pressure equalization in the middle ear.

Pain is the major risk. I personally never experienced a patient with a ruptured ear drum from this, although it can happen in theory. Even then, the perforation almost always heals without intervention.  (+ info)

What happens if you fly in a plane while you have otitis media?

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pain? how severe?
Pain only until the ear drum ruptures.  (+ info)

what is the pathogen of otitis media?

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what is the etiologic agent of otitis media? its pathogenisis? incubation period? mode of transfer?
Etiology:
Pneumococcus species, Haemophilus influenzae (untypeable), and Moraxella species are the bacteria most commonly involved in acute otitis media. Various viruses, of which the most frequent are Rhinovirus and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), are often involved in acute otitis media.

Incubation period: according to the organism
Pathogenesis:
Acute otitis media usually arises as a complication of a preceding viral upper respiratory infection (URI). The secretions and inflammation cause a relative obstruction of the eustachian tubes. Normally, the middle ear mucosa absorbs air in the middle ear. If this air is not replaced because of obstruction of the eustachian tube, a negative pressure is generated, which pulls interstitial fluid into the tube and creates a serous effusion. This effusion of the middle ear provides a fertile media for microbial growth. If growth is rapid, a middle ear infection develops.

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Can some {{{Please tell me}} what is otitis media?

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I'm trying to understand what the heck is {{{Otitis media? I think it has something to do with an Inner canal ear infection, but I want to know how serious the Ear Infection is! I went to emergency last night, because my ear infection started to bleed. Dr. said" your diagonisis, is Otitis Media, but he did not explain what that was. Does anyone out there know anything about this type of Ear infection?
It is a bacterial infection of the inner ear. Your ears bled because of how severe your ear infection was. Meaning you should of gone to the doctor MUCH sooner. Hope you ear feels better!!  (+ info)

do have a power point presentation regarding otitis media?

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i'm a nursing student and my teacher asked me to report about otitis media if anyone has a presentation there pls inform me thanks. or just pls paste it here thank you.
Sorry no Power Point.

What is otitis media?

Otitis media is inflammation of the middle ear. "Otitis" means inflammation of the ear, and "media" means middle. This inflammation often begins with infections that cause sore throats, colds or other respiratory problems, and spreads to the middle ear. These can be caused by viruses or bacteria, and can be acute or chronic.

Acute otitis media is usually of rapid onset and short duration. Acute otitis media is typically associated with fluid accumulation in the middle ear together with signs or symptoms of ear infection; a bulging eardrum usually accompanied by pain, or a perforated eardrum, often with drainage of purulent material (pus). Fever can be present.

Chronic otitis media is a persistent inflammation of the middle ear, typically for a minimum of a month. This is in distinction to an acute ear infection (acute otitis media) that usually lasts only several weeks. Following an acute infection, fluid (an effusion) may remain behind the ear drum (tympanic membrane) for up to three months before resolving. Chronic otitis media may develop after a prolonged period of time with fluid (effusion) or negative pressure behind the eardrum (tympanic membrane). Chronic otitis media can cause ongoing damage to the middle ear and eardrum and there may be continuing drainage through a hole in the eardrum. Chronic otitis media often starts painlessly without fever. Ear pressure or popping can be persistent for months. Sometimes a subtle loss of hearing can be due to chronic otitis media.

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Why do young children tend to have ear infections?

The Eustachian tube, a canal that runs from the middle ear to the back of the nose and throat, is shorter and more horizontal in young children than in older children and adults. This allows easier entry into the middle ear for the microorganisms that cause infection and lead to otitis media. The result is that children are at greater risk of acquiring ear infections than adults.

How does the Eustachian tube change as a child gets older?

As an individual ages, the Eustachian tube doubles in length and becomes more vertically positioned so that the nasopharyngeal orifice (opening) in the adult is significantly below the tympanic orifice (the opening in the middle ear near the ear drum). The greater length and particularly the slope of the tube as it grows serves more effectively to protect, aerate and drain the middle ear.

What microorganisms cause otitis media?

Bacteria and viruses can cause otitis media. Bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus), nontypable Hemophilus influenzae and Moraxella account for about 85% of cases of acute otitis media. Viruses account for the remaining 15%. Affected infants under six weeks of age tend to have infections from a variety of different bacteria in the middle ear.

What is the relationship between bottle-feeding and otitis media?

Bottle-feeding is a risk factor for developing otitis media. The position of the breastfeeding child is better than that of the bottle-feeding position in terms of function of the Eustachian tube that leads into the middle ear. If a child needs to be bottle-fed, it is best to hold the infant rather than allow the child to lie down with the bottle. Ideally, the child should not take the bottle to bed. (In addition to increasing the chance for acute otitis media, falling asleep with milk in the mouth enhances the risk of tooth decay.)

ETC. There's a lot of information out there.
GOOD LUCK!  (+ info)

BABY EAR INFECTION...at what age does baby usually start having otitis media?

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I am curious as to approximately what age will my baby will start to have ear infection. I heard many babies have it. I just want to be prepared for it.
They can get ear infections as young as a few weeks. Some kids don't get one until much later. It is impossible to tell when your child will get one, if they ever do. I don' t think you can predict it. I breastfed both of mine- one only got a few ear infections, the other had them so bad she had to have tubes. The symptoms will vary, too. Some kids get fevers, some don't. You will learn what your child's cues are. Hope you don't have to worry about this one too much.  (+ info)

What are the likely sequelae of otitis media.?

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many thanks to anyone who can help.
none, when it is promptly treated with a good dose of antibiotics.

But possible complications include permanent hearing and the sense of balance damage, encephalitis, brain infection and thus death.

Go see your doctor.  (+ info)

How long does otitis media will fully heal????

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i m 14 years old i went to doctor last week found out that i had an otitis media....
the doctor told me to take amoxymillin 3 times a day.....
just wondering how long my ear inffection will fully heal????????
It will likely be healed by the time you are finished the medication.
Make sure you take the right amount every single day until you are finished the prescription. That is the most important thing to do.

If on the 2nd last day and afterwards, you are still not feeling better, go back to your doctor to make sure all is well. You will probably be prescribed something a bit stronger to clear up your infection.  (+ info)

which antiseptic drug can you recoment for otitis media(fluid behind the ear drum)?

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i explain to the doctor that i have otitis media, i couldn't sleep and i was having a severe headache, he recomended only ibubrofen which is not antiseptic, and my condition is getting worse, please which antiseptic drug can i use.
Uh...you're probably going to need a prescription antibiotic, like Amoxicillin or Ceftin.

Depending on how bad the buildup is, you can maybe use Hydrogen Peroxide, but I think you have a bad infection.  (+ info)

Otitis Media is characterised by what exactly?

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Is Otitis Media diagnosed by an examination of the ear showing that the tympanic membrane is red and bulging outward toward the external auditory canal? and is it more common in children because they are more susceptible to bacterial infections as well as they have smaller ear canals?( I'm basically checking my uni answers here in case i got it wrong - any input would be appreciated, thanks guys!)
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