Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2006; 3: 138-142

Acute inflammation of the middle ear

prof. MUDr. Ivo Šlapák CSc
Klinika dětské ORL, LF MU a FN Brno

cute inflammation of the middle ear (otitis media acuta – OMA) is one of the most frequent diseases in childhood. It is an inflammation of mucosa of Eustachian tube, middle ear cavity and other parts of pneumatic system of a temporal bone. Factors taking part in the cause of the acute otitis media are: 1. dysfunction of Eustachian tube 2. penetrating infection 3. insufficient immune defence. Acute otitis media can be divided clinically in 4 phases: phase of tubular occlusion, exudation, suppuration, and reparation. The most frequent etiological agents are respiratory viruses, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophillus pneumoniae and Moraxella catarhalis.

Keywords: otitis media acuta, otoscopy, paracenthesis, antibiotic

Published: July 1, 2006  Show citation

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