Otitis mediaOtitis media (also known as glue ear) is an inflammation of the middle ear, usually associated with a buildup of fluid. The fluid may or may not be infected. There are several kinds of otitis media:\n#Acute otitis media is an infection that produces pus, fluid, and inflammation within the middle ear. It is frequently associated with signs of upper respiratory infection, such as a runny or stuffy nose.\n#Otitis media with effusion is the presence of middle ear fluid for 6 weeks or more from the initial acute otitis media.\n#Chronic otitis media may develop when the infection persists for more than 2 weeks.see also\nStreptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, common bacterial causes of otitis media.External links\n*What is otitis media?\n*Acute otitis media in children |
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