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ACUTE OTITIS MEDIA OTITIS MEDIA (SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS (Crying, Irritability,…
ACUTE OTITIS MEDIA 
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CAUSES
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This fluid can be infected due to allergies, cold, flu,or sinus infection.
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DIAGNOSIS
OTOSCOPE
The doctor looks inside the child's ear using an otoscope to observe for redness, swelling, blood, pus or fluid.
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TREATMENT
MANAGEMENT
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Taking medication such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and acetaminophen (Tylenol).
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SURGERY
ADENOID REMOVAL
Removal of adenoids once they become enlarged or infected the doctor may suggest for them to be removed.
EAR TUBES
Involves the insertion of tiny tubes inside child's ear to allow for drainage of fluid and air from the middle ear.
NURSING CARE PLAN
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HEAT APPLICATION
Using a warm cloth, pad or hot water bottle to place on the ear.
HYGIENE
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Advice the family to cover their mouths when coughing or sneezing,
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DIET
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Vitamin A and Zinc such as carrots and tomatoes minimize ear infections because of antioxidant properties.
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
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Negative intratympanic pressure causes infections from the nasopharynx to the middle ear resulting in otitis media.
RISK FACTORS
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Having a cold, flu or ear infection