Otitis media with effusion (OME) is the most common cause of deafness in children in the
developed world. In this article we aim to present an overview of current research …

Nasal congestion is a common symptom in rhinitis (both allergic and nonallergic),
rhinosinusitis and nasal polyposis. Congestion can also be caused by physical obstruction …

The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) and the American
College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) have jointly accepted responsibility for …

The purpose of this Practice Parameter for the Diagnosis and Management of Primary
Immunodeficiency is to provide the consultant allergist/immunologist with a practical guide …

Biofilms of pathogenic bacteria are present on the middle ear mucosa of children with
chronic otitis media (COM) and may contribute to the persistence of pathogens and the …

Objectives To evaluate the presence of viruses and bacteria in middle ear and adenoids of
patients with and without otitis media with effusion (OME). Methods Adenoid samples and …

BACKGROUND: Adenoid hypertrophy (AH) may cause significant morbidity in children but
its relationship to allergic rhinitis (AR) has not been studied. OBJECTIVE: To determine the …

Background Otitis media is the most common medical problem in young children. The usual
surgical treatment is myringotomy with insertion of tympanostomy tubes. There is debate …

Aims This study compares the efficacy of adenoidectomy on otitis media with effusion (OME)
in patients with different size of adenoids and the connection between differently sized …

Introduction Otitis media with effusion is common middle ear mucosa disease that can cause
hearing loss in children. Adenoid hypertrophy can cause recurrent acute otitis media in …