Diagnostic assessment of otitis media

Accurate diagnosis of OM is important but often difficult. To enhance the likelihood of accurate diagnosis, pneumatic otoscopy is the preferred method of examination generally available to clinicians. Findings by pneumatic otoscopy should be coupled with the presence or absence of symptoms and signs...

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Published in:	Clinical allergy and immunology Vol. 15; p. 247
Main Authors:	Kaleida, P H, Fireman, P
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 2000
Subjects:	Acoustic Impedance Tests Child Hearing Tests Humans Otitis Media - complications Otitis Media - diagnosis Otoscopes Physical Examination - methods
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Summary:	Accurate diagnosis of OM is important but often difficult. To enhance the likelihood of accurate diagnosis, pneumatic otoscopy is the preferred method of examination generally available to clinicians. Findings by pneumatic otoscopy should be coupled with the presence or absence of symptoms and signs to delineate a diagnosis of AOM or OME. Tympanometry can be a useful adjunct in the clinical assessment of middle ear effusion. Audiometry is particularly important for patients with recurrent or chronic middle ear disease.
ISSN:	1075-7910