title: 'Glue ear' in perspective.
abstract: Contrary to common perception 'glue ear' is a vast and complex subject. It is the most common cause of hearing loss in children; its treatment is often questioned and involves utilisation of substantial health service resources. This article is aimed not only at placing the condition in perspective but also at establishing a short yet comprehensive understanding of its many aspects including aetiology and management. There is no intention, however, to dwell here excessively upon its intricacies and abstrusities.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Crawley Hospital, West Sussex.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Chopra
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003638:Deafness / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008403:Mass Screening; D010034:Otitis Media with Effusion / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D012307:Risk Factors