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(H66.2) Chronic atticoantral suppurative otitis media
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2 224 170 in individuals diagnosis chronic atticoantral suppurative otitis media confirmed
3 420 deaths with diagnosis chronic atticoantral suppurative otitis media
Diagnosis chronic atticoantral suppurative otitis media is diagnosed Men are 10.43% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis chronic atticoantral suppurative otitis media
1 772 (0.1 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis chronic atticoantral suppurative otitis media
1 648 (0.2 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease chronic atticoantral suppurative otitis media - Men and Women aged 0-5
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 95+in in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features chronic atticoantral suppurative otitis media
Absence or low individual and public risk
Chronic atticoantral suppurative otitis media - what does this mean
Chronic atticoantral suppurative otitis media is a form of chronic otitis media caused by bacterial infection of the middle ear. it is characterized by inflammation and infection of the middle ear and the mastoid air cells, resulting in pus accumulation and discharge from the ear. it can cause hearing loss, pain, and infection of the mastoid bone.
What happens during the disease - chronic atticoantral suppurative otitis media
Chronic atticoantral suppurative otitis media is caused by a bacterial infection in the middle ear that does not resolve with treatment, leading to recurrent inflammation and infection. the infection may spread to the mastoid bone and other adjacent structures. this can result in a build-up of fluid in the middle ear, leading to hearing loss, dizziness, and pain.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the ear
- Tympanometry (measurement of the pressure in the middle ear)
- Audiometry (hearing test)
- CT scan of the temporal bone
- MRI of the temporal bone
- Blood tests
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal: Treat Chronic atticoantral suppurative otitis media
- Administer antibiotics
- Clean out any pus or debris from the ear
- Prescribe oral steroids to reduce inflammation
- Prescribe a topical steroid to reduce inflammation
- Prescribe decongestants to reduce swelling
- Prescribe antihistamines to reduce itching
- Prescribe antifungal medications, if necessary
- Prescribe a topical antibiotic ointment, if necessary
- Perform a tympanoplasty, if necessary
- Perform a mastoidectomy, if necessary
11 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Chronic atticoantral suppurative otitis media - Prevention
The best way to prevent chronic atticoantral suppurative otitis media is to practice good hygiene, such as regularly washing your hands and avoiding contact with people who have colds or other infections. additionally, it is important to get the proper vaccinations, such as the influenza vaccine, to reduce the risk of developing this condition.