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Impact of Otitis Media With Effusion in Early Age on Auditory Processing Abilities in Children: A Systematic Review

Bigyan Raj Gyawali1, Sanjeev Kharel1, Subarna Giri1

  • 1Department of ENT and Head Neck Surgery, Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, State-3, Nepal.

Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal
|April 2, 2024
PubMed

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Children with a history of otitis media with effusion (OME) show impaired auditory processing. This review highlights the significant impact of early-onset OME on auditory development and function in children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Audiology
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Early-onset otitis media with effusion (OME) can disrupt auditory nervous system development.
  • This can lead to auditory processing abnormalities in children.
  • Understanding the long-term effects of OME on auditory skills is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review the impact of childhood OME on auditory processing abilities.
  • To synthesize evidence from behavioral and electrophysiological studies.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature review was conducted from 1990 to 2022.
  • Searches were performed on PubMed, Embase, and Google Scholar.
  • Data from 10 selected studies were meta-analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Children with a history of OME demonstrated poorer performance on auditory tests.
  • Significant differences were observed in gap in noise and frequency pattern tests.
  • Auditory brainstem response latencies were also affected in children with OME.

Conclusions:

  • Childhood OME significantly impacts auditory processing abilities.
  • Early intervention may be necessary to mitigate long-term auditory deficits.
  • Further research should explore specific interventions for OME-related auditory dysfunction.

Keywords:
auditory processing disorderotitis media with effusion

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