H67: Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere

Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere, as indicated by the code H67, is an infection or inflammation of the middle ear that occurs as a secondary condition alongside other diseases. This group of conditions typically arises due to an underlying illness which may compromise the body's immune response, permitting an overgrowth of bacteria or viruses normally present in the upper respiratory tract, and subsequently leading to middle ear infection. Common symptoms observed include ear pain, fluid drainage from the ear, hearing loss, and fever. A notable characteristic of this group is that the otitis media, or middle ear infection, might present either acutely or chronically, varying with the disease progression of the underlying condition. It predominantly affects the auditory system, but may influence overall health depending on the severity and the associated illness.