A special type of profit center group. The standard hierarchy is a tree structure which contains all profit centers in a controlling area and reflects the organizational structure used in Profit Center Accounting.
Updated June 14, 2016. Fluid in the ear, also called serous otitis media (SOM) or otitis media with effusion (OME), is usually the result of an ear infection, but it can occur under any condition in which the auditory tube (eustachian tube) is impaired. The auditory tube allows fluid to drain from the ear into the back of the throat. If the auditory tube becomes clogged, fluid will become trapped in the middle ear space. This fluid is called an effusion by your healthcare providers. In addition to ear infections, the common cold and allergies can often lead to fluid in the ear.
Fluid in the Ear. 1  Conditions that can cause the auditory tube to become blocked can include enlarged structures such as tonsils, adenoids, and turbinates, or severe congestion. 2  It's common to have plugged ears for a while after you've had a severe cold and it can also be caused by allergies. Fluid in the ear is more likely to be the cause of plugged ears in children because their auditory tube is smaller in diameter and naturally more horizontal than an adult's auditory tube. Even though your ears may feel plugged, it is common to have little or no symptoms of fluid in the ear. It can, however, result in hearing loss and if left undiagnosed in small children, it can lead to speech delays.