Acute Otitis Media
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Definition
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Acute Otitis Media
Acute onset inflammation of the middle ear, usually caused by infection.
Acute Otitis Media: Key Symptoms
1. Recently developed, persistent pain – may be very severe 2. Ear fullness/blocked feeling 3. Conductive hearing loss
Acute Otitis Media: Actions
Please note: this is for guidance only, and you should always rely on your clinical judgement to ensure your patients receive appropriate care and treatment.
1. If you are unsure send a remote review to TympaHealth for a second opinion or advice. 2. Advise the patient to see their GP or prescribing pharmacist for further treatment, providing the patient the images and videos you have taken using your TympaHealth device. 3. In the interim, NICE guidelines suggest regular doses of paracetamol or ibuprofen if no contraindications for pain management until a medically qualified professional can be consulted.
Outside normal limits of hearing
Typically, individuals suffering from a perforation may experience some difficulties with their hearing. Consequently, their hearing check results are likely to fall outside the range considered normal (with points below the 25dB threshold).
V2 Acute Otitis Media
Jamie Prentice
Created on December 17, 2024
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Acute Otitis Media
Click on the tabs to find out more.
Definition
Key Symptoms
Actions
Otoscopy Results (Video)
Hearing Check Results
Acute Otitis Media
Acute onset inflammation of the middle ear, usually caused by infection.
Acute Otitis Media: Key Symptoms
1. Recently developed, persistent pain – may be very severe 2. Ear fullness/blocked feeling 3. Conductive hearing loss
Acute Otitis Media: Actions
Please note: this is for guidance only, and you should always rely on your clinical judgement to ensure your patients receive appropriate care and treatment.
1. If you are unsure send a remote review to TympaHealth for a second opinion or advice. 2. Advise the patient to see their GP or prescribing pharmacist for further treatment, providing the patient the images and videos you have taken using your TympaHealth device. 3. In the interim, NICE guidelines suggest regular doses of paracetamol or ibuprofen if no contraindications for pain management until a medically qualified professional can be consulted.
Outside normal limits of hearing
Typically, individuals suffering from a perforation may experience some difficulties with their hearing. Consequently, their hearing check results are likely to fall outside the range considered normal (with points below the 25dB threshold).