Chronic Ear Infection
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What is chronic ear infection?
Chronic ear infection is an ear infection that does not heal. A recurring ear infection can act like a chronic ear infection. This is also known as recurring acute otitis media. The space behind the eardrum (the middle ear) is affected by this infection.
The eustachian tube, a tube that drains fluid from the middle ear, can become plugged and lead to an infection. This buildup of fluid in the middle ear presses on the eardrum, causing pain. If an infection progresses quickly or is left untreated it can cause the eardrum to rupture. Eustachian tubes in children are smaller and more horizontal, so they can become plugged more easily. This is one reason ear infections occur oftener in children.
What is chronic ear infection?
Chronic ear infection is an ear infection that does not heal. A recurring ear infection can act like a chronic ear infection. This is also known as recurring acute otitis media. The space behind the eardrum (the middle ear) is affected by this infection.
The eustachian tube, a tube that drains fluid from the middle ear, can become plugged and lead to an infection. This buildup of fluid in the middle ear presses on the eardrum, causing pain. If an infection progresses quickly or is left untreated it can cause the eardrum to rupture. Eustachian tubes in children are smaller and more horizontal, so they can become plugged more easily. This is one reason ear infections occur oftener in children.
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Dr. Mohsen Rajati Haghi, MD
Otologist, Neurotologist, Full Professor
Baran bld, Aref 5, Ahmadabad Ave., Mashhad, iran
0098-5138473541
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Otologist, Neurotologist, Full Professor
Baran bld, Aref 5, Ahmadabad Ave., Mashhad, iran
0098-5138473541
0098-9156011229
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Follow us on Instagram: @drrajatihaghi