Acute otitis media in adults - UpToDate
May 29, 2024 — Erythema of tympanic membrane Examination with a handheld otoscope is essential for an accurate diagnosis of AOM. The addition of pneumatoscopy allows evaluation of tympanic membrane motion and is therefore also recommended for diagnosis.
Bulging tympanic membrane in AOM - UpToDate
Examples of the white, bulging tympanic membrane seen in acute otitis media. (A) A bulging tympanic membrane with minimal erythema. (B) Tympanic membrane bulging, marked erythema along the handle of the malleus, and an air-fluid level …
Acute otitis media in children: Clinical manifestations and
Jun 25, 2024 — Acute otitis media (AOM) is a common problem in children and accounts for a large proportion of pediatric antibiotic prescriptions. The clinical manifestations and diagnosis of AOM in children will be reviewed here.
The pediatric physical examination: HEENT - UpToDate
Sep 6, 2024 — Examination of the head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat (HEENT) in children will be reviewed here. Other aspects of the pediatric physical examination are discussed separately. (See "The pediatric physical examination: General principles and standard measurements".)
Acute otitis media in children: Epidemiology, microbiology, and ...
Feb 2, 2023 — Acute otitis media (AOM) is defined by moderate to severe bulging (picture 1 and picture 2) of the tympanic membrane or new onset of otorrhea not due to acute otitis externa accompanied by acute signs of illness and signs or symptoms of middle ear inflammation [1].
External otitis in adults: Treatment - UpToDate
Dec 1, 2023 — Malignant external otitis, which refers to extension of infection to the skull base, is discussed elsewhere, as are acute otitis media and chronic suppurative otitis media with tympanic membrane (TM) perforation, which may result in ear canal inflammation.
Appearance of acute otitis media - UpToDate
Appearance of the tympanic membrane in three children with acute otitis media. (A) Early acute otitis media with inflammation; subsequently progressed to effusion. (B) Purulent effusion with air-fluid level.
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Apr 6, 2022 — Erythema of tympanic membrane Examination with a handheld otoscope is essential for an accurate diagnosis of AOM. The addition of pneumatoscopy allows evaluation of tympanic membrane motion and is therefore also recommended for diagnosis.
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Jul 20, 2021 — Examination of the head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat (HEENT) in children will be reviewed here. Other aspects of the pediatric physical examination are discussed separately. (See "The pediatric physical examination: General principles and standard measurements" .)
Patient education: Ear infections (otitis media) in children
Aug 11, 2022 — Tympanic membrane rupture — One of the common complications of an ear infection is rupture (perforation) of the ear drum, also known as the tympanic membrane. The tympanic membrane can rupture when fluid presses on the membrane, reducing blood flow and causing the tissue to weaken.