Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 24, 2026

Guidelines for Elective Pediatric Fiberoptic Intubation
Published on: January 17, 2011
[Pediatric OSAS and otitis media with effusion]
1Klinik und Poliklinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde, Interdisziplinäres Schlaflabor, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, München, Deutschland. thomas.braun@med.uni-muenchen.de
Background:
Adenotonsillar hyperplasia is considered as a possible cause for two frequent ENT disorders in children: pediatric obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) and otitis media with effusion (OME). The present study analyzes whether a link between pediatric OSAS and OME can also be presumed.
Methods:
Polysomnographic data of 186 children with suspected OSAS were correlated to middle ear ventilation assessed by tympanometry. Tympanograms were classified according to Jerger.
Results:
In a Kruskal Wallis test, children with an apnea-hypopnea index < 1 (exclusion of OSA by tight criteria), 1-5 or > 5 (definitively pathological value) did not statistically significantly differ in the prevalence of normally ventilated ears and OME. Accordingly, the Mann-Whitney U test showed that children with normally ventilated ears did not have a statistically different apnea-hypopnea, apnea, hypopnea or snoring index or varying minimal oxygen saturation to children suffering from OME.
Conclusions:
In the present study, no link was detected between pediatric OSAS and OME.
Related Concept Videos
Oxygen Delivering System II: Venturi Mask and Transtracheal Oxygen
Venturi Mask
The Venturi mask, named after the Venturi effect, is designed to deliver precise oxygen concentrations. It consists of a large tube with an oxygen inlet that narrows down, causing a pressure drop that pulls air in through adjustable side ports. The mask is a lightweight,...
Pneumothorax II: Pathophysiology
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation II: ACLS Airway Management
Pneumonia III: Complications and Assessment
Pleural Effusion II: Symptoms and Management
A pleural effusion is the abnormal collection of fluid between the parietal and visceral pleura layers of tissue that form the lining of the lungs and chest cavity. It can occur independently or due to surrounding parenchymal diseases, such as infection, malignancy, or inflammatory conditions.
Clinical Manifestations:
Pleural Effusion I: Introduction
There are two main types of pleural effusion: transudative and exudative. They are differentiated using Light's criteria,...