The influence of chronic persistent otitis media with effusion on language development of 2- to 4-year-olds

This paper suggests methods for systematically studying the short-term and long-term effects of persistent otitis media with effusion (OME) on language development and educational achievement. First, some suggestions are made about which aspects of language processing should be examined in detail during different periods of development given the nature of the hearing losses usually suffered by children with persistent OME. These aspects are phonological (speech-sound) categorization and rules and lexical (word) retrieval. Second, the factors which can interact with persistent OME to bring about long-term effects (developmental time, duration and degree of hearing loss, socioeconomic status and cognitive competence) are discussed and suggestions made for the design of studies which can examine the effects of interaction of these factors. Finally, a proposal is presented for cross-lag design, regional studies which can provide us with information needed in planning educational intervention.

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Role of Adenoidectomy Alone in Otitis Media with Effusion - Our Experience

Bangladesh Journal of Otorhinolaryngology ◽

10.3329/bjo.v23i1.45115 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 23 (1) ◽

pp. 67-73

Author(s):

Sudhangshu Shekhar Biswas ◽

Zaheer Al Amin ◽

Shawhely Mahbub ◽

Soma Halder

Keyword(s):

Language Development ◽

Otitis Media ◽

Otitis Media With Effusion ◽

Causative Factor ◽

Lateral View ◽

Impaired Hearing ◽

Type B ◽

Speech And Language ◽

Speech And Language Development

Objective: Otitis Media with effusion (OME) is a vital and common problem in school going children. It is the prime cause of impaired hearing and social trouble in children which has long term impact on speech and language development. Enlarged Adenoid is a very common causative factor in the development of OME. The aim of this study is to observe the ground of the disease in favour of correction of effusion after adenoidectomy. Methods: This is a prospective descriptive study had been carried out in BIRDEM General Hospital from January 2012 to December 2015. A total 40 patients aged 3 to 12 years old who had adenoid hypertrophy and OME, confirmed with pre operative X-ray nasopharynx lateral view, PTA and tympanometry were included in this study. All patients underwent adenoidectomy under General anaesthesia. Follow up was done with PTA and tympanometry at 3rd months after operation. Result: Among 80 ears of 40 patients, pre operative tympanometry showed type B curve in 43.2% of ears. Post operative audiometric assessment showed mean hearing gain at 3rd month being 5.32 dB. At 3rd month follow up, 20 ears had type A curve, only 6 ears had type B curve and 53 ears had type C curve. Conclusion: So, adenoidectomy is an effective operation in correcting middle ear effusion and resulting hearing improvement as well as speech and language development in children with enlarged adenoid and OME. Bangladesh J Otorhinolaryngol; April 2017; 23(1): 67-73

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Does early detection of otitis media with effusion prevent delayed language development?

Archives of Disease in Childhood ◽

10.1136/adc.85.2.96 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 85 (2) ◽

pp. 96-103 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

C C Butler

Keyword(s):

Early Detection ◽

Language Development ◽

Otitis Media ◽

Otitis Media With Effusion ◽

Delayed Language Development

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Otitis Media in Early Childhood and Later Language

Journal of Speech Language and Hearing Research ◽

10.1044/jshr.3405.1158 ◽

1991 ◽

Vol 34 (5) ◽

pp. 1158-1168 ◽

Cited By ~ 68

Author(s):

Joanne E. Roberts ◽

Margaret R. Burchinal ◽

Brenda P. Davis ◽

Albert M. Collier ◽

Frederick W. Henderson

Keyword(s):

Cohort Study ◽

Language Development ◽

Standardized Tests ◽

Otitis Media ◽

Low Income ◽

Otitis Media With Effusion ◽

Low Income Families ◽

The Relationship ◽

Middle Class Families ◽

Language Sample

The relationship between early otitis media with effusion (OME) experience and later language development was examined in a prospective cohort study of 30 children from middle-class families and 33 children from low-income families. Ear status was monitored using otoscopy and tympanometry during wellness and illness periods between birth and 3 years of age. Language was assessed using standardized tests and a language sample between 4 1/2 and 6 years Findings suggested no reliable relationship between early OME experience and later language development.

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