New concepts in otitis media.
Pneumatic otoscopy increases the physician's diagnostic acumen. Movement of the tympanic membrane is observed and measured more precisely by tympanometry and acoustic impedance. Ampicillin-resistant strains of Hemophilus influenzae are appearing. It is possible to detect these with deep nasopharyngeal cultures. New reports show the value of antimicrobial prophylaxis in recurrent otitis media. High-risk populations that deserve special attention are children with cleft palate and Down's syndrome.
D000158:Acoustic Impedance Tests; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006192:Haemophilus Infections; D006193:Haemophilus influenzae; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010033:Otitis Media / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D010036:Otolaryngology / Q000295:instrumentation; D012008:Recurrence; D014432:Tympanic Membrane / Q000503:physiopathology