本文发表在 rolia.net 枫下论坛Otitis is any of several disorders involving infection and/or inflammation of the internal or external ear.


Otitis can affect the internal ear (media) or the external ear (externa). Otitis is classified according to whether it occurs suddenly and for a short time (acute) or if it occurs repeatedly or persistently over a long period of time (chronic).

Specific types of ear infection include:
Otitis externa - acute
Otitis externa - chronic
Otitis externa - malignant
Otitis media - acute
Otitis media -chronic
Otitis media - with effusion

Any of the following symptoms may develop with otitis:
Earache
Itching or other discomfort in the ear or ear canal
Drainage from the ear
Hearing loss
Ear noise or buzzing
Fever
Chills
Irritability
Malaise (feeling of general illness)
Nausea, vomiting
Diarrhea


Physical examination of the ears, with or without an instrument (otoscope), may show signs of otitis. For example, symptoms of otitis externa that may be seen during an examination include a red, painful external ear, while otitis media symptoms include redness or swelling of the eardrum.


Treatment usually includes antibiotics or other antimicrobials, depending on the suspected cause of the infection.


Most types of ear infection respond readily to treatment. If there is no improvement after three days, the antibiotic regimen may need to be altered.更多精彩文章及讨论，请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net