Otitis Media With Effusion

Presence of serous or mucous fluid in the middle ear without signs of infection.

It may be due to a malfunction of the Eustaquian tube or a sequel to acute otitis media. Eustaquian tube or a sequel to acute otitis media.

It occurs more frequently in children.

Otoscopy in the office is the fundamental test for diagnosis, although tympanometry (a test that assesses eardrum compliance) can sometimes be used.

Its treatment is usually medical in most cases, surgical treatment is reserved for the patient who does not improve with medical treatment.