2006-07-30 21:41:59 · 3 answers · asked by andie 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
OTITIS MEDIA=INFLAMMATION OF MIDDLE YEAR
OTITIS EXTERNA=INFLAMMATION OF EXTERNAL EAR
2006-07-30 22:39:15 · answer #1 · answered by J.SWAMY I ఇ జ స్వామి 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Otitis media : (oto) means related to ear, (itis) means inflammation, and this medical term is used to explain the inflammtion that occurs in the middle ear region which begins from back surface of ear drum(tympanic membrane) to the bony cochalea.
Otitis externa: means inflammation in the region from front of the ear drum out to the auricle of the ear passing through the external auditory canal and meatus.
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2006-07-31 04:56:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Otitis media (also known as glue ear) is an inflammation of the middle ear segment of the ear. It is usually associated with a buildup of fluid and frequently causes an earache. The fluid may or may not be infected.
Otitis externa (also called swimmer's ear or ear ache) is an inflammation, irritation, or infection of the outer ear and ear canal.
2006-07-31 04:44:27 · answer #3 · answered by nicajule 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋