Otis Media By: Sarah Nicole Ramirez and Margarita Hughes

Otis Media: • There are three types of Otis Media • 1. Acute otitis media

• 2. Otitis media with effusion

• 3. Otitis externa (Swimmer’s Ear)

Acute Otis Media(AOM):• A type of ear infection that is usually painful and

may be treated with antibiotics. • Symptoms include:• pain, redness of the eardrum, pus in the ear, and fever,

difficulty balancing.• Children may pull on the ear, and infants or toddlers may

be short-tempered

• Antibiotics are often prescribed to children, but are not always given if not necessary.

Otis Media with effusion: • A build up of fluid in the middle ear without signs

and symptoms of acute infection

• It is more common than Acute Otitis Media

• May be caused by viral upper respiratory infections, allergies, or exposure to irritants such as cigarette smoke. The build up of fluid in the middle ear does not usually cause pain and almost

• It will usually not be treated with an antibiotic

• More common during the spring and summer.

Otis Externa: • Commonly known as Swimmer's Ear

• It is an infection of the ear or outer ear canal or sometimes both

• Can cause the ear to itch or become red and swollen so that touching the ear or putting pressure is very painful

• There may also be pus that drains from the ear

• Antibiotics are usually needed to treat otitis externa

Causes of Otis MediaAOM

• Often caused by bacteria, but can also be caused by viruses• Bacteria: • Streptococcus pneumoniae• G+, coccus

• Hemophilus influenzae• G-, rod shaped

• Viruses• Respiratory syncytial virus• Rhinoviruses• Influenza virus

OME• Fluid may build up in

the middle ear for several reasons• When child has a cold• Remaining fluid after

child had an episode of AOM

Facts about Otis Media: • Mostly seen in children between infants and children at the

age of three• It is an upper respiratory infection which mostly affects the

ear• Gram positive and Gram Negative bacterium can be the

cause, depending on the type of infection it is• It was first seen in 1971• By the age of three 85% of children will have Otis Media at

least once in their life

• OME more common in the winter and early spring

Treatment: • Antibiotic is usually given depending on the type of bacteria that is causing

the infection. Sometimes infection may go away on its own, therefore antibiotics are not always given

• Depending on the type of infection• Example Swimmer’s ear• Ear drops are given and sometimes Antibiotic that has to be taken by mouth

if the infection spreads beyond the ear• People with chronic swimmer's ear may need long-term or given repeated

treatments to avoid future problems of the ear

• Corticosteroids to reduce itching and inflammation of the ear• Pain medication, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil,

Motrin)• Vinegar (acetic acid) ear drops• Placing something warm against the ears may reduce pain.

Otis Media: Transmission • Otis media caused by a bacteria is not passed

from person to person• Illustration below shows transmission if caused by

a virus

Prevention • Try not to scratch the ears or insert cotton swabs or other objects in

the ears• Keep ears clean and dry, and do not let water enter the ears when

showering, shampooing, or bathing• Dry your ear thoroughly after exposure to moisture• Use earplugs when swimming, and avoid swimming in polluted water• Avoid smoking or exposure to second hand smoke and do not expose

children to second hand smoke

• Avoid exposure to air pollution

• Keep you and your child up to date with recommended immunizations

Otis Media:

Citations: http://www.cdc.gov/getsmart/antibiotic-use/uri/ear-infection.html

http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/13/8

http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/key-resources/promotion-resources?lid=14986 http://archpedi.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=508034 http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/otitis+media

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