Journal Reviews

Multisystem pathology in refractory otitis media with effusion

1 September 2018 | | Asthma, Eosinophilia, Middle Ear Ventilation, Nasal Polyps, Otitis Media, Otitis Media With Effusion, Paranasal Sinuses, Retrospective Studies

Recurrent middle ear effusion is a common problem and so is rhinosinusitis with polyposis. It is not often thought that the problem could be linked to multisystem pathology, such as eosinophilic granulomatous with polyposis. Therefore, repeated grommet insertions and surgical...

Role of oral and intranasal steroids in the management of otitis media with effusion

1 May 2018 | | Otitis Media With Effusion, Steroids, Audiometry, Tympanometry

Inflammation is considered an important factor in the pathogenesis and continuation of otitis media with effusion. Theoretically, this may support the use of steroids, oral or intranasal in the management of this condition. This study comprised three well matched groups...