Pneumatic otoscopy and cerumen removal will be discussed in this video. Mastery of otoscopic examination techniques is necessary for the accurate diagnosis of otitis media. Otitis media is a general ...

Background: Lack of agreed-upon diagnostic criteria for acute otitis media (AOM) has led to inconsistencies in clinical care, misleading research results, and misguided educational efforts. The ...

Diagnosis of ear disease has traditionally involved use of an otoscope, a straightforward device incorporating magnifying optics and a light source to allow clinicians to examine the ear canal and ear ...

A newly developed otoscope incorporates combines the familiar otoscopic view with high-resolution imaging of the inner structures of the TM and middle ear, offering a clearer and more comprehensive ...

Table 1 shows the TM findings according to middle-ear diagnosis in the 783 children (for one ear, randomly selected, from each child), as reported by the otoscopists in the influenza vaccine study.