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[Acute ear discharge, a reason for consultation].

[Acute ear discharge, a reason for consultation].

Authors :
Hullegie S
Schilder AGM
Damoiseaux RAMJ
Venekamp RP
Source :
Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde [Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd] 2022 Aug 30; Vol. 166. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Aug 30.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

It is often thought that acute ear discharge as a presenting symptom of acute otitis media (AOM) means that the infection is petering out. However, children with AOM presenting with ear discharge due to a spontaneous perforation of the eardrum (AOMd) have a poorer prognosis (i.e. higher rates of ear pain and/or fever at 3-7 days) than those without ear discharge. In this article we emphasize the importance of physical examination and early treatment of children and adults who present with acute ear discharge.

Details

Language :
Dutch; Flemish
ISSN :
1876-8784
Volume :
166
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
36300442