Sudden otitis media is one of the most common diseases in children, especially in winter. About middle ear infection in children, which occurs with symptoms such as earache, congestion and hearing loss, Prof. in charge of Medistate Hospital Ear Nose and Throat Clinic. Dr. Rauf Tahamiler gave information.
THEY GET THIS DISEASE SEVERAL TIMES UNTIL THE AGE OF 5
Upper respiratory tract infections, adenoids, large tonsils, allergies, weakening of the immune system, anatomical disorders. Stating that genetic predispositions and genetic predispositions are among the most common causes of otitis media, Prof. Dr. Rauf Tahamiler said, “This disease is very common in children because the Eustachian tube is horizontal and short. Therefore, it becomes easier for bacteria to pass into the middle ear. "The majority of children get this infection several times until the age of 5, and having middle ear infections more than 3 times in 6 months indicates that the disease tends to become chronic," he said.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
WHEN SHOULD SURGERY BE TAKEN FOR FLUID IN THE MIDDLE EAR?
Fluid in the middle ear is a side effect of otitis media. Prof. said that after the child is diagnosed with a definitive diagnosis, the aim is to eliminate the inflammation in the ear by treating the fluid in the middle ear with antibiotics and additional auxiliary treatments and precautions. Dr. Rauf Tahamiler, If the child's hearing loss is mild and there is not much or frequent fluid accumulation in the ear, no urgent surgery is required. However, if the attacks of fluid accumulation in the ear become frequent or continuous, the hearing loss gradually increases and if there is this finding in the tympanogram test, surgery should be performed as soon as possible.” Cover Professor said that ear surgery is performed by scratching the eardrum or inserting a tube into the ear. Dr. Rauf Tahamiler stated that, first of all, the aim is to drain the fluid accumulated in the eardrum by scratching it, but if the fluid cannot be completely drained, the child is relieved by inserting a tube into the ear.
WHAT SHOULD BE DOED TO PREVENT MIDDLE EAR INFECTION?
-Babies should be fed with breast milk. Since breast milk keeps the immune system stronger, it also reduces the risk of contracting diseases.
-Hygiene conditions of babies and children should be taken into consideration
-Children should never be exposed to cigarette smoke
-Since upper respiratory tract infections spread faster in crowded environments. and therefore the possibility of middle ear infection increases, babies and children should be kept away from such places as much as possible
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