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.
Translated title of the contribution | Acute ear discharge, a reason for consultation |
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Original language | Dutch |
Article number | D6772 |
Journal | Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde |
Volume | 166 |
Publication status | Published - 7 Sept 2022 |