ACUTE PURULENT OTITIS MEDIA: COMPLICATIONS WITH ADENOIDECTOMY
Abstract
Acute purulent otitis media is a common inflammatory condition affecting the middle ear, primarily observed in children. The infection typically occurs as a complication of upper respiratory tract infections, with symptoms including ear pain, hearing loss, fever, and middle ear effusion.
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