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Otalgia in children

Publication Type : Journal Article

Publisher : National Medical Journal of India

Source : National Medical Journal of India

Url : https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2640572/

Campus : Faridabad

Year : 1997

Abstract : Otalgia is a common symptom in the pediatric age group. The most common cause is acute otitis media, followed by otitis externa. In the majority of cases, the diagnosis can be established by a thorough history and a careful otologic examination. When the otologic findings are normal and the etiology is obscure, a thorough work-up to determine the source of referred pain is essential. Laboratory investigations are usually not necessary. Treatment should always be directed at the underlying cause.

Cite this Research Publication : Mathur NN, Mathur A. Otalgia in children. National Medical Journal of India.1997;10(4):183-5

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