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Title: Correlation Between Otitis Media and Dental Malocclusion in Children (Clinical Report)
Author : European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry
Release Date : January 01, 2011
Genre: Health & Fitness,Books,Health, Mind & Body,
Pages : * pages
Size : 206 KB

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Introduction Acute otitis media (AOM) is a middle ear infection, usually caused by bacteria or viruses, that affects both children and adults. Next to the common cold, ear infections are the most common childhood diseases [Coker et al., 2010]. The infection occurs with acute onset in the eardrum, behind the tympanic membrane, with presence of middle ear effusion, obstruction of the eustachian tubes and signs of middle ear inflammation [Hoberman and Paradise, 2000]. AOM often occurs as a complication of a viral upper respiratory infection and frequent recurrences are very common, especially in the presence of predisposing factors such as cleft palate, presence of adenoids or gastro-oesophageal reflux. Furthermore, the incidence of AOM is higher in males than in females.