Illustration otitis media

Otitis media
Otitis media

1. Purulent secretion in the
   Tympanic cavity (Cavitas tympani)
2. Narrowed Eustachian tube
   (Tube swells up)
3. Pathogens -
   Viruses or bacteria
   (can have an otitis media
   trigger)
4. Eustachian tube (tube) =
   Eustachian tube -
   Tuba auditiva
5. Eardrum -
   Tympanic membrane
6. External ear canal -
   Meatus acousticus externus
   Complaints and signs:
   A - cold, flu, tonsillitis,
   Measles disease, possibly scarlet fever
   A1 - fever, diarrhea, cough,
   Runny nose, loss of appetite,
   a headache
   A2 - H-N-O - Doctor examines the ear
   (Otoscopy)
   Therapy:
   B - Decongestant nasal drops or
   Nasal sprays, pain relievers
   (Analgesics), bed rest
   C - broad spectrum antibiotics,
   Children under six months - immediately,
   older children - two days watching
   D - home remedies -
   Chamomile or onion sachets,
   Calf wrap (if you have a fever),
   drink plenty of fluids
   E - heat -
   Irradiation with red light, warm grain pillow

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