Analyzing the characteristics of Otitis media with effusion following SARS-CoV-2 infection in China DOI Creative Commons
Xinxin Li, Yanfang Liu, Mingkai Tan

et al.

Frontiers in Surgery, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: May 12, 2025

Objective This study investigates the characteristics of Otitis Media with Effusion (OME) secondary to SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, and examines whether is present in middle ear effusions (MEE). Methods We analyzed patients diagnosed who presented fullness between December 15, 2022, January 20, 2023. After obtaining a detailed medical history conducting audiometric assessments, we confirmed OME performed tympanocentesis test for MEE following informed consent. Post-procedure, received nasal decongestants oral/nasal corticosteroids. Follow-up consultations, tympanic membrane examinations, evaluations were conducted 2–4 weeks later, final assessment at three months. Results Our clinic recorded 311 cases during period, accounting 9.5% all patients—a significant increase from 2.2% previous year 2.5% year. The peak incidence occurred one week post-infection. Among patients, 52 underwent (33 males, 19 females). 20 had bilateral onset, while 32 unilateral onset. 31 cured after single tympanocentesis, whereas 21 required two or more procedures. 17 tested positive MEE, but only simultaneously secretions. At three-month follow-up, 59.6% cured, 30.8% showed improvement without full recovery, 9.6% no improvement. Factors such as poor mastoid pneumatization, nasopharyngeal obstruction, comorbidities (hypertension, diabetes) affected treatment efficacy. 37 conductive hearing loss (CHL), 15 mixed (MHL). Conclusions contributes OME, primarily affecting ear. virus persists longer than upper respiratory tract, suggesting slower viral clearance compared nasopharynx. Conductive (CHL) most common type post-infection, (MHL) can also occur, particularly older less favorable outcomes CHL.

Language: Английский

Analyzing the characteristics of Otitis media with effusion following SARS-CoV-2 infection in China DOI Creative Commons
Xinxin Li, Yanfang Liu, Mingkai Tan

et al.

Frontiers in Surgery, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: May 12, 2025

Objective This study investigates the characteristics of Otitis Media with Effusion (OME) secondary to SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, and examines whether is present in middle ear effusions (MEE). Methods We analyzed patients diagnosed who presented fullness between December 15, 2022, January 20, 2023. After obtaining a detailed medical history conducting audiometric assessments, we confirmed OME performed tympanocentesis test for MEE following informed consent. Post-procedure, received nasal decongestants oral/nasal corticosteroids. Follow-up consultations, tympanic membrane examinations, evaluations were conducted 2–4 weeks later, final assessment at three months. Results Our clinic recorded 311 cases during period, accounting 9.5% all patients—a significant increase from 2.2% previous year 2.5% year. The peak incidence occurred one week post-infection. Among patients, 52 underwent (33 males, 19 females). 20 had bilateral onset, while 32 unilateral onset. 31 cured after single tympanocentesis, whereas 21 required two or more procedures. 17 tested positive MEE, but only simultaneously secretions. At three-month follow-up, 59.6% cured, 30.8% showed improvement without full recovery, 9.6% no improvement. Factors such as poor mastoid pneumatization, nasopharyngeal obstruction, comorbidities (hypertension, diabetes) affected treatment efficacy. 37 conductive hearing loss (CHL), 15 mixed (MHL). Conclusions contributes OME, primarily affecting ear. virus persists longer than upper respiratory tract, suggesting slower viral clearance compared nasopharynx. Conductive (CHL) most common type post-infection, (MHL) can also occur, particularly older less favorable outcomes CHL.

Language: Английский

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