A person is having an acute infection of the middle ear. He went to a clinic for a checkup. It is a bacterial infection that is also associated with the nose and throat. Identify and name a disease.
Meniere’s Disease
Otitis Media
Cataract
Astigmatism
Otitis Media is a middle ear bacterial infection that can cause discomfort, fever, and temporary hearing loss. The Eustachian tube connects the middle ear to the throat, hence it is related to the nose and throat. Hence option 2 is the correct answer.
Explanation for the incorrect options :
Meniere's Disease is an inner ear illness characterized by vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss. This answer is inaccurate since it is not related to a bacterial infection in the middle ear. Hence option 1 is incorrect
A cataract is a disorder that causes the lens of the eye to become hazy, resulting in impaired vision. This answer is inaccurate since it is not related to a bacterial infection in the middle ear. Hence option 3 is incorrect
Astigmatism is a visual disorder characterized by blurred or distorted vision caused by an unevenly shaped cornea or lens. This answer is inaccurate since it is not related to a bacterial infection in the middle ear. Hence option 4 is incorrect.