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A 4 page research paper that address this topic. A baby or toddler screams and a parent notices that the child is tugging or batting at his ear. More than likely, the pain is caused by an ear infection, which is one of the most common childhood diseases. The following examination of this topic looks at its physiological causes, associated risk factors, and the implications of recent research to nursing practice. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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an ear infection, which is one of the most common childhood diseases. The following examination of this topic looks at its physiological causes, associated risk factors, and the implications of
recent research to nursing practice. Otitis media (OM) (ear infection) refers to an inflammatory condition of the middle ear that is caused by either functional or mechanical obstruction of
the Eustachian tube, which leads to pressure changes in the gases in the middle ear (Chronic otitis media, 2003). This pressure differential allows fluid to go into the middle ear,
brining bacteria and subsequent infection (Chronic otitis media, 2003). OM is a common childhood disease and is the most frequent primary diagnosis made by pediatricians with patients younger than 15
years of age. It primarily affects infants and preschoolers, but almost all children experience one or more episodes of OM prior to age 6. The acute form of the
disease is defined by fluid retention in the middle ear that is accompanied by symptoms of ear infection, i.e., bulging eardrum generally accompanied by pain; or perforated eardrum, which is
often accompanied by drainage of purulent material) (Chronic otitis media, 2003). OM with effusion is defined as fluid in the middle ear that is not accompanied by signs of symptoms
of ear infection (Chronic otitis media, 2003). OM is a serious childhood illness because, if not properly treated, it can lead to hearing loss, middle ear disorders and delayed speech
development (Garrelts and Melnyk, 2001). Nursing literature indicates that nurses can have a positive impact on the incidence of acute OM through parent education. Variables that increase the risk
for acute OM include bottle feeding infants; feeding infants in the supine position; passive smoking exposure; attendance at group children daycare and pacifier usage (Garrelts and Melnyk, 2001). It is
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