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maherwoman

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What It Is:

Otitis media and interna, Latin names for inflammation of the ear chambers located behind the tympanic membrane (ear drum), involve about 50% of all cases of acute vestibular disease. The middle ear is the region located directly behind the tympanic membrane (eardrum). It is made of the different bones and nerves responsible for the diffusion of the sound coming from the outer ear to the brain. The middle ear is connected to the nasal cavity by the Eustachian tube, opening that enables the adjustment of the air pressure inside the middle ear. The inner ear is most close to the brain, and is responsible for balance.

Otisis media, or middle ear infection, is typically located behind the eardrum. The presence of bacteria, fungi, yeast, or parasites triggers the production of fluid and pus, which results in inflammation and pain, and may lead to the loss of hearing.

http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Neurology/otitis_interna_media.PDF



Recommended Articles:

Otitis media and interna (ear infections)
http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Neurology/otitis_interna_media.PDF


Articles and Links:


Ear Problems (Rabbit References)
http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/rabrefs.html#ear

Neurological Diseases (Medirabbit)
http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Neurology/Neurology_main.htm

Otitis media and interna (ear infections)
http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Neurology/otitis_interna_media.PDF

The Trouble with Ears
http://www.rabbit.org/journal/3-1/trouble-with-ears.html

Head Tilt in House Rabbits
http://www.rabbit.org/health/tilt.html

Head Tilt: Causes and Treatment
http://www.rabbit.org/journal/3-8/head-tilt.html


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