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Otitis media - chronic

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Ear anatomy
Ear anatomy
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Ear tube insertion - series
Middle ear infection
Middle ear infection
Middle ear infection (otitis media)
Middle ear infection (otitis media)
Alternative Names

Middle ear infection - chronic; Ear infection - chronic; Chronic otitis media; Chronic ear infection


Prevention

Prompt treatment of acute ear infections may reduce the risk of development of chronic otitis media. Follow-up examination after treatment of an ear infection will ensure that it is completely cured.


Review Date: 04/28/2006
Reviewed By: Alden J. Pearl M.D., Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology, State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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