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Chronic otitis media - Coggle Diagram
Chronic otitis media
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Pathophysiology
Chronic mucosal otitis media develops due to chronic inflammation secondary to a perforation in the tympanic membrane.
The cause of the initial perforation may be infection, iatrogenic (e.g. grommet insertion), or trauma.
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The mastoid air cells are continuous with the middle ear cavity and may also be affected in this disease.
Nursing intervention
Refer patient to the audiometric testing so they get relevant hearing aid and be assisted with speech management.
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