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Otitis Media With Effusion
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The eustachian tube drains fluid from your ears to the back of your throat. If it clogs, otitis media with effusion (OME) can occur. If you have OME, the middle part of your ear fills with fluid, which can increase the risk of ear infection. OME is very common. According to the Agency of Healthcare Research and Quality, about 90 percent of children will have OME at least once by the age of 10.
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This video covers otitis media with effusion. It explains that the eustachian tube drains fluid from the ears to the back of the throat, that blockage can cause fluid to fill the middle ear, increasing infection risk, and that the condition is very common in children as described.
Key points
- The eustachian tube drains fluid from the ears to the back of the throat
- If it clogs, the middle part of the ear fills with fluid
- Fluid buildup can increase the risk of ear infection
- About 90 percent of children will have it at least once by age 10 as described
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