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Ear drum is pushed out with fluid. what is this called?
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Otitis media: Otitis media is ear fluid behind the ear drum. If it is pushed out, it is called "bulging". If the fluid is yellow, 75 to 85% of the time there will be bacteria there. If there is fever, pain and certainly under 2 years of age when the immune system is not great, it should be treated with antibiotics. If patient is older and no pain, may want to wait to see if body will cure it on its own.
Answered 11/27/2017
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