Otitis media
Otitis media ( 15 Questions)
Which statement accurately describes one of the risk factors mentioned in the text for developing otitis media?
Otitis media is more common in young children, especially those between 6 months and 3 years of age. It is not more common in children over 6 years of age.
Seasonal changes can indeed impact the frequency of otitis media. During cold seasons, upper respiratory infections are more common, which can lead to otitis media.
Noncompliance with vaccinations is associated with otitis media. Proper vaccination can prevent certain infections that may lead to otitis media.
Passive smoking can increase the risk of otitis media. Exposure to secondhand smoke can cause irritation and inflammation in the Eustachian tubes, making individuals, especially children, more susceptible to ear infections.
Choice A rationale:
Otitis media is more common in young children, especially those between 6 months and 3 years of age.
It is not more common in children over 6 years of age.
Choice B rationale:
Seasonal changes can indeed impact the frequency of otitis media.
During cold seasons, upper respiratory infections are more common, which can lead to otitis media.
Choice C rationale:
Noncompliance with vaccinations is associated with otitis media.
Proper vaccination can prevent certain infections that may lead to otitis media.
Choice D rationale:
Passive smoking can increase the risk of otitis media.
Exposure to secondhand smoke can cause irritation and inflammation in the Eustachian tubes, making individuals, especially children, more susceptible to ear infections.