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Am Fam Physician. 1978 Apr;17(4):107-11.
Middle ear fluid is a common problem in children. Eustachian tube dysfunction has been considered the key to the pathogenesis of this disorder, but new studies show that other factors may be operative. Inflammation appears to play a significant role in high-viscosity effusion, and these effusions may be related to acute suppurative otitis media. Since persistent mild hearing loss may adversely affect verbal development, new emphasis on early treatment of middle ear effusion is warranted.
中耳积液是儿童常见的问题。咽鼓管功能障碍一直被认为是这种疾病发病机制的关键，但新的研究表明其他因素可能也起作用。炎症似乎在高粘度积液中起重要作用，并且这些积液可能与急性化脓性中耳炎有关。由于持续性轻度听力损失可能对言语发育产生不利影响，因此有必要重新强调对中耳积液的早期治疗。
