title: Otitis media and language development.
abstract: Otitis media can be a vexing, recurrent problem. An episode is often treated with antibiotics, followed by reevaluation at two weeks. The complete resolution of effusion, however, may never be documented. Impairments in children's speech, language and cognition have been related to chronic and continuous middle ear disease. Responses to antibiotic regimens must be carefully monitored. Follow-up is essential.
authors.affiliation: Darnall Army Community Hospital, Fort Hood, Texas.
authors.forename: C W
authors.initials: CW
authors.lastname: Callahan
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lazoritz
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003071:Cognition; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007805:Language Development Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D008876:Middle Ear Ventilation; D010034:Otitis Media with Effusion / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D012008:Recurrence
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents