Infectious Myringitis
Reviewed by the medical team of El Doctor Editorial policy
Infectious myringitis is inflammation of the eardrum, the thin membrane that separates the external ear canal from the middle ear, caused by infectious agents. This irritation can affect hearing and cause discomfort in the ear area.
Common symptoms: It usually presents with ear pain, a plugged-ear sensation and, at times, discharge of fluid or a temporary decrease in hearing.
Common causes: It is often associated with respiratory tract infections or with infections of the ear itself, which spread the inflammation to the eardrum.
When to see a doctor? If ear pain persists, is accompanied by fever, or you notice changes in hearing, it is worth having it checked. The general practitioner can guide the first evaluation, while the otolaryngologist is the specialist suited to examine the eardrum in detail and follow up on infectious myringitis.
Data on 92 doctors who treat infectious myringitis
Which specialist treats infectious myringitis?
Infectious myringitis, an inflammation of the eardrum, is diagnosed and treated by an otolaryngologist (ENT specialist). You can find ENT specialists available for your consultation.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in infectious myringitis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Lorena Guadalupe Ruiz Ramos
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Celina Flores Olvera
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Luis Miguel Méndez Saucedo
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Valeria Becerril Ledezma
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Frequently asked questions
What is infectious myringitis?
Infectious myringitis is inflammation of the eardrum, the thin membrane that separates the external ear canal from the middle ear, caused by infectious agents. This irritation can affect hearing and cause discomfort in the ear area.
Which doctor treats infectious myringitis?
Infectious myringitis, an inflammation of the eardrum, is diagnosed and treated by an otolaryngologist (ENT specialist). You can find ENT specialists available for your consultation.