(H66.0) Acute suppurative otitis media

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2 224 170 in individuals diagnosis acute suppurative otitis media confirmed
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3 420 deaths with diagnosis acute suppurative otitis media

Diagnosis acute suppurative otitis media is diagnosed Men are 10.43% more likely than Women

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Men receive the diagnosis acute suppurative otitis media

1 772 (0.1 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis acute suppurative otitis media

1 648 (0.2 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease acute suppurative otitis media - Men and Women aged 0-5

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 95+in in women, the disease manifests at any age
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+

Disease Features acute suppurative otitis media

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Acute suppurative otitis media - what does this mean

Acute suppurative otitis media is an infection of the middle ear caused by bacteria which results in inflammation and fluid buildup in the middle ear space. this causes pain and hearing loss, and may lead to a ruptured eardrum if left untreated.

What happens during the disease - acute suppurative otitis media

Acute suppurative otitis media is an infection of the middle ear caused by a bacterial or viral infection. it is typically caused by the bacteria streptococcus pneumoniae, haemophilus influenzae, or moraxella catarrhalis, which enter the middle ear through the eustachian tube, which connects the middle ear to the back of the nose and throat. the infection leads to inflammation of the middle ear, accumulation of pus, and a buildup of pressure in the middle ear, causing pain and hearing loss.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

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Treatment and Medical Assistance

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11 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Acute suppurative otitis media - Prevention

The best way to prevent acute suppurative otitis media is to ensure that children are up to date on their immunizations, practice good hygiene, and avoid contact with people who have colds or other respiratory illnesses. additionally, it is important to avoid smoking, reduce exposure to secondhand smoke, and limit the use of antibiotics unless absolutely necessary.