Acute Otitis Media: Diagnosis & Tests (Middle Ear Infection)

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Acute Otitis Media

Alternate Names : Middle Ear Infection

Acute Otitis Media | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the condition diagnosed?

Diagnosis of acute otitis media begins with a medical history and physical exam. The healthcare provider will look at the child's eardrum through an otoscope.

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Author: Mark Loury, MD
Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Date Reviewed: 07/12/01

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