L11, Disorders of the Middle Ear

Middle ear effusion

Fluid in the middle ear.

Barotrauma

Injury caused by extreme pressure change, such as during airplane flight or driving.

Otosclerosis

A disease causing spongy bone growth around the stapes and oval window, more common in women over 35 and white people, often inherited.

Ossicular fixation

Condition where the ossicles become fused and immobile, affecting their transfer function.

Cholesteatoma

A growth in the attic of the middle ear that can perforate the tympanic membrane and invade the external auditory canal.

Otitis media

An infection of the middle ear, more common in children than adults, typically caused by bacteria from respiratory infections.

Acute

Refers to a condition that is severe and of rapid onset.

Chronic

Refers to a condition that is recurring or lasting a long time.

Myringotomy

A procedure involving an incision in the eardrum to allow drainage and equalize pressure with the atmosphere.