Glue Ear (Otitis Media with an Effusion) Flashcards
1
Q
What are some risk factors for glue ear?
A
- Male sex
- Siblings with glue ear
- Higher incidence in Winter and Spring
- Bottle feeding
- Day care attendance
- Parental smoking
2
Q
At what age does it peak?
A
2 years of age
3
Q
What is the most common presenting feature?
(Hint: is it conductive or sensorineural)
A
Conductive hearing loss
4
Q
What is the treatment for glue ear?
A
- Grommet insertion
- Adenoidectomy
5
Q
At how many months do the majority of grommets stop working?
A
10 months
6
Q
How do grommets work?
A
They allow air to pass through into the middle ear (a job normally done by the Eustachian tube)
