ear, nose, and throat disorders
Otitis Media (Serous)
Diagnosis of Serous Otitis Media
A doctor's evaluation A doctor examines the ear to make the diagnosis. Doctors use an otoscope (a handheld light) with a device uses air to move the eardrum. If there is fluid in the middle ear or a hole in the eardrum, the eardrum does not move normally. Testing helps determine whether fluid is in the middle ear. Doctors examine the nasal passages and upper throat in adults and adolescents to check for tumors. 