Chen C H, Lin C J, Hwang Y H, Ku C J
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Kaohsiung Municipal United Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. judith
Clin Otolaryngol Allied Sci. 2003 Oct;28(5):442-5. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2273.2003.00741.x.
From May to July 2001, 3013 Chinese children, aged 3-6 years old, from 19 kindergartens in Kaohsiung were examined for the prevalence of otitis media. A senior paediatric otolaryngologist performed examinations. Tympanometric and otoscopic records were combined for assessment of middle ear status. The prevalence rate of otitis media was 9.82% for all children, 5.24% for middle ear effusion and 5.34% for retracted tympanic membrane. The prevalence rates of otitis media in different age groups were as follows: 11.3% for 3-year-olds, 12.4% for 4-year-olds, 11.8% for 5-year-olds, and 6.1% for 6-year-olds. Considering the genetic factors and the previous history of otitis media, there was a significant difference between the normal group and the sick group.
2001年5月至7月，对高雄市19所幼儿园的3013名3至6岁中国儿童进行了中耳炎患病率检查。由一名资深儿科耳鼻喉科医生进行检查。结合鼓室图和耳镜检查记录来评估中耳状况。所有儿童的中耳炎患病率为9.82%，中耳积液患病率为5.24%，鼓膜内陷患病率为5.34%。不同年龄组的中耳炎患病率如下：3岁儿童为11.3%，4岁儿童为12.4%，5岁儿童为11.8%，6岁儿童为6.1%。考虑到遗传因素和既往中耳炎病史，正常组和患病组之间存在显著差异。
