This is an update of the 2015 Guidelines developed by the Japan Otological Society and Oto-
Rhino-Laryngeal Society of Japan defining otitis media with effusion (OME) in children …

Background and Objectives The pathogenesis of otitis media (OM) involves a number of
factors related to the anatomy, pathology, and cell biology of the middle ear, the mastoid, the …

Introduction. Adenoid hypertrophy (AH) is a common childhood disorder. Adenoid plays a
significant role in the pathogenesis of otitis media with effusion (OME). The aim of this study …

Adenoid hypertrophy (AH) and otitis media with effusion (OME) are both common diseases
in pediatric otorhinolaryngology and are often associated with each other. Children are often …

Objectives To estimate the overall and subgroup prevalence of otitis media with effusion
(OME) in Africa, and identify setting‐specific predictors in children and adults. Methods …

Objective To compare the prevalence of middle ear abnormalities in pugs and in French
bulldogs and evaluate the influence of nasopharyngeal dimensions on middle ear effusion …

Background: Adenoid hypertrophy (AH) is a common cause of upper airway obstruction in
paediatric patients and can have a significant influence on the health of the child. Children …

Background: The pharyngeal tonsil (adenoid) constitutes the upper portion of the Waldeyer's
ring and it is situated at the top of the nasopharynx, next to the auditory tube and choana …

Background: Otitis media (OM) is highly prevalent and is one of the most important causes of
preventable hearing loss in developing countries and it may have long-term impacts on the …

Background: Otitis media with effusion (OME) is the commonest cause of hearing loss in
children worldwide. It has a lot of host related and environmental factors that influence it's …