Tympanic Effusion: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Tympanic effusion refers to an accumulation of fluid in the middle ear in the area of the eardrum. The consistency of the fluid ranges from serous (watery) to mucous or even purulent. Tympanic effusion is usually caused by a blocked Eustachi tube. This causes a slight negative pressure in the middle ear, causing tissue fluid … Tympanic Effusion: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment