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| Alternative Names: | Middle ear infection - chronic; Ear infection - chronic; Chronic otitis media; Chronic ear infection
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| Prevention: | Prompt treatment of acute ear infections may reduce the risk of development of chronic otitis media. Follow-up examination after treatment of an ear infection will ensure that it is completely cured.
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Review Date: 2/7/2002
Reviewed By: Victoria Kennedy, RN, A.D.A.M. editorial. (2/7/2002). Previous review: Ashutosh Kacker, M.D., Department of Otolaryngology, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.(7/24/2001).
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