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The author examines changes observed in the upper respiratory tract and the ear in WG permitting its differentiation from atrophic rhinitis, ozena, malignant reticulosis, mycosis, etc. In acute WG one can often find acute otitis media complicated by facial nerve paresis. In chronic WG adhesive otitis and neurosensory hypoacusis occur more frequently.
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PMID:[Organ pathology in Wegener's granulomatosis]. 855 11

Because of its distinct anatomy, pathogens can quickly reach the middle ear of a child and cause acute otitis media. Depending on the age of the child, the clinical symptoms can vary from intense earaches, fever, pressure sensation and hearing loss to vomiting, diarrhea and refusal of food by infants. The progression of otitis media through four phases can be observed in an otoscopic examination. To improve Eustachian tube ventilation in uncomplicated cases, nose drops to reduce swelling along with pain therapy are employed first. Antibiotics can be administered to reduce the rate of complications from, for example, mastoiditis, paresis of the facial nerve, and labyrinthitis. In recurrent middle ear infections, an operative therapy should also be considered.
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PMID:[Acute otitis media in childhood]. 1536 65

Acute otitis media (A.O.M.) occurs mainly in children. The first peak of this disease appears between 6-18 month of life, and the second between 4-7 year of age. The younger age at which the first A.O.M. incidence is noted, the higher probability of its recurrence. In Poland 65% of children up to the 2 year of age suffer from otitis media once, and 30% more than three times. The portal of infection in a.o.m. comprises: (1) Eustachian tube (2) Blood vessels (3) External auditory meatus with perforated tympanic membrane. In ca. 30% of a.o.m. the causative agents are viruses, while in 70% the disease is due to bacteria (Streptococcus pneumoniae in 30-40%, Haemophilus influenzae ca. 20%, Moraxella catarrhalis 10-15%). A.O.M. is diagnosed basing on history, but mainly using otoscopic examination. Regarding different ear anatomy in infants, otoscopic examination may cause many difficulties. In A.O.M. due to possible dehiscence in tegmen tympani or antri may occur meningismus, and dehiscence in the facial nerve canal can occur facial nerve paresis. The treatment of choice is tympanocentesis and administration of amoxycillin in the dose of 40 mg/kg b.w. daily. After recovery, the examination of upper respiratory tract patency should be performed and following that the evaluation of the ear should be continued.
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PMID:[Acute otitis media in children]. 1635 23

Acute otitis media is one of the most common diagnoses made in children in the United States. Intracranial and extracranial (intratemporal) complications have greatly decreased in the antibiotic era, but still remain a challenge when they arise. This article addresses two intratemporal complications with significant associated morbidity: facial nerve paralysis/paresis, and labyrinthitis. Epidemiology, pathology, clinical diagnosis, and treatment options are discussed, focusing on an evidence-based approach to diagnosis and management. In addition, the future of treatment and current questions regarding otitis media are briefly discussed.
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PMID:Inner ear and facial nerve complications of acute otitis media, including vertigo. 1798 75