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(H92) Otalgia and effusion of ear
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32 207 in individuals diagnosis otalgia and effusion of ear confirmed
Diagnosis otalgia and effusion of ear is diagnosed Men are 6.58% more likely than Women
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Women receive the diagnosis otalgia and effusion of ear
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease otalgia and effusion of ear - Men and Women aged 0-5
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-64, 70-84
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 65-69, 85-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Disease Features otalgia and effusion of ear
Absence or low individual and public risk
Otalgia and effusion of ear - what does this mean
Otalgia and effusion of ear is a condition caused by fluid buildup in the middle ear, resulting in ear pain and a feeling of fullness or pressure in the ear. it is usually caused by a bacterial or viral infection, but can also be caused by allergies or trauma.
What happens during the disease - otalgia and effusion of ear
Otalgia and effusion of the ear is a condition that is caused by an infection in the middle ear, such as a bacterial or viral infection. this infection leads to inflammation and swelling of the middle ear, which causes a buildup of fluid in the ear and can lead to pain and discomfort. this fluid can also block the eustachian tube, leading to a feeling of fullness in the ear and muffled hearing. in some cases, the fluid can also lead to infection of the outer ear, resulting in further pain and discomfort.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the ear
- Audiometry test
- Tympanometry
- CT or MRI scan of the ear
- Laboratory tests
- Fluid analysis
- Culture of the fluid
- Allergy testing
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: Reduce inflammation and pain associated with otalgia and effusion of the ear.
- Administer anti-inflammatory medication
- Prescribe oral antibiotics
- Clean the ear canal
- Insert ear drops to reduce inflammation
- Perform a myringotomy to drain fluid
- Provide instructions on how to prevent infection
- Refer patient to an audiologist for further evaluation
6 Days of Hospitalization Required
105 Hours Required for Outpatient Treatment
Otalgia and effusion of ear - Prevention
To prevent otalgia and effusion of the ear, it is important to keep the ear canal clean and dry, avoid swimming or getting water in the ear, use ear plugs when showering or swimming, and avoid using cotton swabs or other objects to clean the ear canal. additionally, it is important to avoid loud noises and to take steps to manage allergies and sinus problems, as these can cause inflammation of the ear and lead to otalgia and effusion.
Main symptoms of the disease otalgia and effusion of ear
Specified forms of the disease
| (H92.0) Otalgia |
| (H92.1) Otorrhoea |
| (H92.2) Otorrhagia |