OTITIS MEDIA WITH EFFUSION IN CHILDREN

Course overview

Otitis media with effusion (OME), also known as secretory otitis media or “glue ear”, is an inflammatory condition characterized by the presence of nonpurulent fluid in the middle ear without perforation of the tympanic membrane (TM). Signs of active infection are rare, and most patients with OME are asymptomatic. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of OME in children, including its clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.