Abstract:ABSTRACT:The significant incidence of atopy associated with otitis media with effusion (OME) has suggested a role of allergy in the pathogenesis of OME. Past studies implicated allergy in the pathogenesis of otitis media [OM]. Otitis media is a common condition, especially in children. Most episodes of OM were associated with an upper respiratory viral infection and are shortlived and self-limiting with or without medical treatment. However, chronic OM with effusion (OME) has significant sequelae, is refractor… Show more
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