A person is diagnosed with a middle ear infection. Which part of the person's airway does the nurse realise is affected?

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A middle ear infection, also known as otitis media, occurs in the space behind the eardrum, which is connected to the nasopharynx by the Eustachian tube. Therefore, the nasopharynx is the part of the person's airway affected by a middle ear infection. The oral cavity, oropharynx, and nasal cavity are not directly connected to the middle ear.

A Person Is Diagnosed with a Middle Ear Infection