MCQ – 90574

Correct Answer � B Explanation

Correct Answer – B

• The patient is present with otitis media with effusion.
• Otitis media with effusion (OME) is a condition in which there is fluid in the middle ear, but no signs of acute infection.
• As fluid builds up in the middle ear and Eustachian tube, it places pressure on the tympanic membrane.
• Risk factors for OME include passive smoking, bottle feeding, day-care nursery, and atopy. Both children and adults can develop OME.