Persistent and recurrent otitis media. A review of the "otitis-prone" condition.
The otitis-prone child is frequently encountered by the family practitioner. Current concepts of epidemiology, pathophysiology, and management of persistent and recurrent middle ear effusions are reviewed.
D000208:Acute Disease; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005064:Eustachian Tube / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D010033:Otitis Media / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D010034:Otitis Media with Effusion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D012008:Recurrence