OtorrinolaringologíaOtitis media aguda infantil
Section snippets
Definición
Fisiopatología
Factores de riesgo
- •la corta edad, con un pico de frecuencia a los 6-12 meses [10];
- •los contactos frecuentes con otros niños (colectividad, fratría numerosa, promiscuidad) [10], [14];
- •el contexto alérgico [15];
- •los antecedentes familiares de otitis media [10];
- •una lactancia de
Epidemiología
Síntomas
Diagnóstico
Complicaciones
Tratamiento
Seguimiento
- •consulta médica si los síntomas se agravan o si no hay mejoría en 48-72 h;
- •consulta médica urgente en un servicio hospitalario si hay signos de gravedad (coloración anormal, anomalías del estado de consciencia, respiración anormal).
Prevención
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