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Deleterious sucking habits and atypical swallowing in children with otitis media with effusion

Giovanni Ralli1, Giovanni Ruoppolo, Renzo Mora

  • 1ENT Department, University of Rome La Sapienza, Italy.

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
|August 2, 2011
PubMed

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This study found a link between otitis media with effusion, poor sucking habits, and atypical swallowing in children. These factors appear to be interconnected, suggesting a need for integrated care approaches.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Speech-Language Pathology

Background:

  • Otitis media with effusion (OME) is a common childhood condition.
  • Sucking habits and swallowing patterns can influence oral and pharyngeal function.
  • The relationship between OME, sucking habits, and swallowing in children requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the correlation between OME, detrimental sucking habits, and atypical swallowing in children.
  • To assess the prevalence of these conditions in children with OME compared to healthy controls.

Main Methods:

  • A study group of 65 children (7-12 years) with OME for over 3 months was compared to 60 healthy children.
  • Evaluations included medical history (sucking habits), ENT examination, tympanometry, orthodontic assessment, and swallowing evaluation.
  • Atypical swallowing was defined by specific perioral muscle tension or tongue placement during deglutition.

Main Results:

  • Atypical swallowing was observed in 50.7% of children with OME versus 26.6% in the control group.
  • Deleterious sucking habits were significantly more prevalent in the OME group (p<0.05).
  • Nearly all children with atypical swallowing in both groups exhibited poor sucking habits.

Conclusions:

  • The findings suggest a significant correlation between otitis media with effusion, detrimental sucking habits, and the prevalence of atypical swallowing.
  • These results highlight the potential impact of oral habits on OME and swallowing function in children.
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