Otitis Media - Learn More

Otits (pronounced as Oh-ti-tuss) is latin for the inflammation of the ear and media is latin for middle.

The Eustachian (pronounced as you-stay-shee-un) tube is also known as the auditory tube or also as pharyngotympanic tube. The eustachian tube links the pharynx to the middle ear and is approximately 35mm and the purpose of it is to let in air pressure into the ear to equalize the pressure between the middle ear and the atmosphere. Without the eustachian tube, our ears would easily be damaged.

Otolaryngologist are practioners of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery and specialize in the treatment of ear, nose, throat, head and neck disorders.


Videos. WARNING: Videos may be disturbing to few. Please view at your own discretion.



This video shows a man with secretory otitis. Notice the fluid that is present in the middle ear section.


This video demonstrates the process of myringotomy, which is to insert a ventilation tube into the eardrum after making an incision in it to allow the fluid collected in the middle ear cavity to drain out. This video is followed by a video showing an actual myringotomy process.