Acute Otitis Media: Complications

Infection and inflammation of the middle ear

 - Prolonged obstruction of e. tube & accumulation of fluid in middle ear

 - Distal middle ear is physically connected to mastoid air cells

 - Infection of middle ear becomes more severe

Signs/Symptoms/Complications

 • Sepsis

 • Intracranial complications: meningitis, brain abscess, thrombus, etc. (uncommon)

 • Hearing loss: commonly conductive; sensorineural is rare

 • Mastoiditis -> Mastoid abscess 

 • High grade fever

 • Febrile Seizures

 • Ear Discharge

 • Otalgia (Ear Pain) fades

 • Balance Problems



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