Brenman A K, Meltzer C R, Milner R M
Am Fam Physician. 1982 Oct;26(4):181-4.
Otitis media is commonly diagnosed in children and is often successfully treated with myringotomy and tube insertion. It also occurs in adults but is frequently undetected and therefore untreated. Adults with hearing loss are often assumed to need a hearing aid, without consideration of a treatable problem. Physicians should be aware of otitis media in adults and the benefits of prompt medical or surgical intervention.
中耳炎在儿童中很常见，通常通过鼓膜切开术和置管术成功治疗。它也发生在成人中，但常常未被发现，因此未得到治疗。听力损失的成年人通常被认为需要助听器，而没有考虑到可治疗的问题。医生应该意识到成人中耳炎以及及时进行药物或手术干预的益处。
