Otalgia (Noun)
Meaning
An ache localized in the middle or inner ear.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with otalgia caused by a middle ear infection and prescribed medication to alleviate the discomfort.
- Ear specialists often use otoscopy to examine the inner ear and check for signs of otalgia in patients complaining of a dull ache in their ear.
- Otalginia in the middle ear can be triggered by a cold, flu, or allergies, which cause the Eustachian tube to become blocked.
- The doctor informed the patient that her otalgia was likely caused by a buildup of earwax in her inner canal, and he recommended ear drops to dissolve it.
- The ice climber experienced severe otalgia due to changes in air pressure, which forced him to descend from the mountain and seek medical attention.