Otitis media with effusion (OME) is a frequent paediatric disorder. The condition is often
asymptomatic, and so can easily be missed. However, OME can lead to hearing loss that …

Objective To summarize recent advances in knowledge on otitis media (OM) and quality of
life (QoL) and development by synthesizing relevant research in this field published …

Inflammation is a self-defense response to protect individuals from infection and tissue
damage, but excessive or persistent inflammation can have adverse effects on cell survival …

Background Evidence and guidelines do not support use of systemic steroids for acute
respiratory tract infections (ARTIs), but such practice appears common. We aim to quantify …

Background Otitis media with effusion (OME) is an accumulation of fluid in the middle ear
cavity, common amongst young children. The fluid may cause hearing loss. Although most …

Background Proteins found in middle ear effusion play crucial roles in the physiological and
pathological processes of otitis media with effusion (OME), influencing the etiology and …

Background Inappropriate use of glucocorticoids in primary care institutions is serious. It not
only causes economic burden, but leads to many adverse reactions. The purpose of this …

ObjectiveOtitis media (OM) is a common reason for children to be prescribed antibiotics and
undergo surgery but a thorough understanding of disease mechanisms is lacking. We …

Background Otitis media with effusion (OME) is a non-suppurative inflammation of the
middle ear that is characterized by middle ear effusion and hearing loss. However, the …

Background Given the role of adenoid in the pathogenesis of otitis media with effusion
(OME) and sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), the present study aimed to investigate the …