Notes in 02_Otitis Media

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Otitis media}} is {{c2::an infection of the middle ear that usually happens after a common cold}}
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Otitis media}} {{c1::Ear pain (Otalgia) (child will be crying and in discomfort and tugging at his ear)}} {{c1::Ear discharge (O…
Published	02/10/2024	Causative Organism of Primary Infection in Otitis media is {{c1::Rhinovirus (common cold virus)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Causative Organism of Secondary Infection in Otitis media is {{c1::Pneumococcus}} or {{c1::Haemophilus influenza}}
Published	02/10/2024	An {{c1::Otoscope}} is used to visualise the ear drum and check for perforation in Otitis Media
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Acute Otitis Media{{c1::Observation (mostly self-limiting within three days to a week)}} {{c1::Analgesia (to help with fever and pain)}} …
Published	02/10/2024	Most cases of Otitis Media are self-limiting within {{c1::three days}} to a {{c1::week}}
Published	02/10/2024	Indications of Prescribing Antibiotics in Otitis Media include:{{c1::Fever}}{{c1::Sign of Perforation (i.e. discharge)}}{{c1::Bilateral symptoms}}
Published	02/10/2024	First-line Treatment for Otitis Media is {{c1::Amoxicillin}} or {{c1::Erythromycin (if penicillin allergic)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Otoscope of Otitis Media will show {{c1::a bulging, red, and inflamed ear drum}}
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