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Study of middle ear disease using tympanometry in general practice.

R Reves, R Budgett, D Miller

    British Medical Journal (Clinical Research Ed.)
    |June 29, 1985
    PubMed
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    Tympanometry identified middle ear effusions in 31% of children, with nearly half persisting for three months. European children and those with a family history of otitis media were more likely to have effusions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Otolaryngology
    • General Practice

    Background:

    • Middle ear effusion (MEE) is a common condition in children.
    • Accurate diagnosis and understanding risk factors are crucial for effective management.
    • Tympanometry is a key diagnostic tool for MEE.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the prevalence and persistence of middle ear effusions in young children using tympanometry.
    • To identify risk factors associated with middle ear effusion in a general practice setting.
    • To compare the diagnostic accuracy of tympanometry with pneumatic otoscopy.

    Main Methods:

    • Prospective study of 264 children aged 3 months to 6 years.
    • Tympanometry performed to detect middle ear effusions.

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  • Pneumatic otoscopy used for comparison.
  • Follow-up to assess persistence of effusions.

    • Main Results:

    • Middle ear effusion detected in 31% of children at study entry.
    • 42% of effusions persisted for at least three months.
    • European descent, sibling history of otitis media, and younger age (<3 years) were associated with higher MEE prevalence.
    • MEE was associated with recent respiratory infection or otalgia, but not previous child history of otitis media.
    • Pneumatic otoscopy sensitivity for MEE was 55% (appearance alone) and 76% (with mobility).

    Conclusions:

    • Tympanometry is valuable for detecting middle ear effusions in children.
    • Persistence of middle ear effusion is common.
    • Risk factors like ethnicity and family history influence MEE prevalence.
    • Further research is needed to establish the natural history and referral guidelines for pediatric middle ear effusion.