Which characteristic regarding chronic otitis media with effusion (OME)differentiates if from acute otitis media (AOM)?
A) Fever as high as 40°C
B) Severe pain in the ear
C) Nausea and vomiting
D) A feeling of fullness in the ear

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OME is characterized by an immobile or orange-coloured tympanic membrane and nonspecific complaints and does not usually cause severe pain.Fever and severe pain may be signs of AOM.Nausea and vomiting are not associated with otitis media.

Which Characteristic Regarding Chronic Otitis Media with Effusion (OME)differentiates If