Evaluation of Recurrence of Otitis Media with Effusion Using Ultra High Frequency Audiometry.
- Author:
Hoon Young WOO
1
;
In Bum KIM
;
Dae Hyoung KWON
;
Su Sung LEE
;
Young Min KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology, College of Medicine, Inje University, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
OME(Otitis media with effusion);
UHFA(Ultra high frequency audiometry);
Recurrence
- MeSH:
Audiometry*;
Ear, Middle;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Otitis Media with Effusion*;
Otitis Media*;
Otitis*;
Recurrence*;
Rhinitis;
Seasons;
Tobacco Smoke Pollution
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
1997;40(1):82-85
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The goal of treatment in OME is normal aerated middle ear space. When the tympanogram convert to type A or C from type B in patients with OME, no further medication would be needed. But 1/3 of these patient had type B tympanogram again after 4 weeks follow up without medication. Many parameters-including age, sex, season, unilaterality, passive smoking, associated rhinitis etc-were concerned about the recurrence of OME. Ultra high frequency audiometry was added as a new parameter in recurrence of OME.
