What is chronic otitis media?
Chronic otitis media is a persistent, chronically draining perforation of the tympanic membrane of the ear.
How do members experience chronic otitis media?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with chronic otitis media*
Common symptoms
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Pain
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Fatigue
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Anxious mood
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Stress
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for chronic otitis media*
Who has chronic otitis media on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 7 | |
| 40s | 15 | |
| 50s | 7 | |
| 60s | 7 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 11 | |
| Female | 28 |