(H66.9) Otitis media, unspecified
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Diagnosis otitis media, unspecified is diagnosed Men are 10.43% more likely than Women
Men receive the diagnosis otitis media, unspecified
1 772 (0.1 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis otitis media, unspecified
1 648 (0.2 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease otitis media, unspecified - Men and Women aged 0-5
Disease Features otitis media, unspecified
Otitis media, unspecified - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - otitis media, unspecified
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- Complete physical examination
- Medical history review
- Otoscopy
- Tympanometry
- Audiometry
- Imaging studies (CT or MRI)
- Fluid culture
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Prescribe antibiotics to reduce infection
- Prescribe anti-inflammatory medications to reduce inflammation
- Prescribe pain medications to reduce pain
- Encourage patient to rest and avoid strenuous activities
- Instruct patient on proper hygiene to prevent further infection
- Instruct patient to avoid exposure to loud noises
- Suggest using ear drops to reduce inflammation and pain
- Suggest using a warm compress to reduce inflammation and pain
- Suggest using a humidifier to reduce inflammation and pain
- Refer patient to an audiologist for further evaluation and treatment
Otitis media, unspecified - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease otitis media, unspecified
Clogged ear
(Stopped up ear, Blocked ear, Plugged ear, Stuffy ear, Muffled hearing, Occluded ear, Impaired hearing, Congested ear, Clogged auditory canal, Full ear)
Clogged ear is a symptom characterized by a feeling of fullness or pressure in the ear. It is often accompanied by muffled hearing, pain in the ear, and ringing in the ear. It is usually caused by fluid or wax buildup in the ear canal. It can develop gradually over time or suddenly due to a cold or ...
Hearing loss
(Auditory impairment, Deafness, Hearing impairment, Hearing reduction, Partial deafness, Sensorineural hearing loss, Hearing difficulty, Hearing deficiency, Auditory handicap, Auditory disability)
Hearing loss is a decrease in the ability to hear sound. It can be temporary or permanent and can range from mild to severe. Symptoms may include ringing in the ears, difficulty understanding speech, and difficulty hearing high-pitched sounds. Hearing loss can develop gradually over time, or it can ...