Findings on an otoscopic exam are important to accurately diagnose acute otitis media in children, according to researchers from the University of California-Los Angeles and the University of Southern ...

A newly developed otoscope incorporates combines the familiar otoscopic view with high-resolution imaging of the inner structures of the TM and middle ear, offering a clearer and more comprehensive ...

Your doctor can examine your ear to diagnose an ear infection or to see if treatments for an ear condition are working. Ear infections are common, especially in children. An ear exam may be slightly ...

This child's mild otalgia (< 48 hours' duration) and lack of fever suggest a nonsevere case of AOM, according to the specifications in the AAP guideline for diagnosing AOM. [1] For children aged 24 ...

Diagnosis of ear disease has traditionally involved use of an otoscope, a straightforward device incorporating magnifying optics and a light source to allow clinicians to examine the ear canal and ear ...

A 2-year-old girl was seen by a pediatric nurse practitioner in the ambulatory clinic. The girl's mother reported that her daughter had been fussing and pulling on her right ear for the past 2 days ...