What are the two types of otitis media?
What are the different types of otitis media?
- Acute otitis media. This middle ear infection occurs abruptly causing swelling and redness.
- Otitis media with effusion. Fluid (effusion) and mucus continue to accumulate in the middle ear after an initial infection subsides.
- Chronic otitis media with effusion.
What causes serous otitis media?
Acute serous otitis media is usually caused by a blockage in the Eustachian tube as a result of an upper respiratory infection or an allergic attack. Doctors may prescribe medications to kill the bacteria (antibiotics), or antihistamines and decongestants to control allergies.
What is the treatment for serous otitis media?
Etiologic treatment of serous otitis rests on restoration of satisfactory nasal ventilation (education to improve nose-blowing, adenoidectomy), improvement of eustachian tube patency (corticosteroids), and modification of the characteristics of middle ear secretions (mucolytic agents and mucomodifying agents).
How is otitis media treated in rabbits?
Ivermectin or selamectin are effective treatments. Provide analgesia to rabbits with otitis when indicated. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents are often helpful, but avoid corticosteroids since rabbits may be particularly sensitive to the immunosuppressive qualities of these drugs.
Can otitis media go away by itself?
Most cases of otitis media with effusion go away on their own in a few weeks or months. Treatment may speed up the process. Most children don’t have any long-term effects to their ears, their hearing, or their speaking ability. This is the case even if they had fluid build-up in their ears for a long time.
How long does it take otitis media to heal?
Middle ear infections often go away on their own within 2 or 3 days, even without any specific treatment. In some cases, an infection can last longer (with fluid in the middle ear for 6 weeks or longer), even after antibiotic treatment.
Can rabbits recover from an ear infection?
There may be long term hearing loss and damage due to these infections. However, your rabbit can continue to live a quality life with proper care. Medication management may be life long and it is possible for the infections to come back if maintenance of his ears is not maintained.
How much does it cost to treat a rabbit ear infection?
Do not put anything into your rabbit’s ears without your vet’s recommendation. Vet Costs: Vet visit is around $50. In-house cytology will run around $25-40. Cultures can cost over $100.
How do you know if an ear infection has spread to your brain?
The deadliest complication of otitis media is a brain abscess, an accumulation of pus in the brain due to an infection. The most common symptoms are headache, fever, nausea, vomiting, neurologic deficits and altered consciousness.