Secretory Otitis Media
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Secretory otitis media is the buildup of fluid behind the eardrum without signs of active infection. It is common in childhood and can go unnoticed because it does not always cause pain.
Common symptoms: a feeling of a plugged ear, reduced hearing and, in young children, difficulty responding to sounds or delayed speech.
When should you seek care? It is worth an evaluation when hearing loss persists, recurs, or interferes with a child's learning.
Which specialist treats it? The otolaryngologist is the one who examines the ear and assesses the presence of fluid, guiding the appropriate follow-up. If you suspect that you or your child are not hearing clearly, consulting this professional helps clarify the situation in time.
Data on 97 doctors who treat secretory otitis media
Which specialist treats secretory otitis media?
Secretory otitis media should be assessed by an otolaryngologist (ENT doctor), who examines the fluid buildup in the middle ear and determines whether a procedure to drain it is needed.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in secretory otitis media
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Lorena Guadalupe Ruiz Ramos
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Celina Flores Olvera
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Luis Miguel Méndez Saucedo
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Rodrigo Fernández Pellón
Dr. Iran Pardo
Dr. Jorge Alfonso Trejo Buendía
Dr. Nuria Esperanza Boronat Echeverria
Frequently asked questions
What is secretory otitis media?
Secretory otitis media is the buildup of fluid behind the eardrum without signs of active infection. It is common in childhood and can go unnoticed because it does not always cause pain.
Which doctor treats secretory otitis media?
Secretory otitis media should be assessed by an otolaryngologist (ENT doctor), who examines the fluid buildup in the middle ear and determines whether a procedure to drain it is needed.