Kvaerner K J, Mair I W
Seksjon for epidemiologi, Statens institutt for folkehelse, Oslo.
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen. 1997 Nov 20;117(28):4091-3.
Secretory otitis media refers to the presence of middle ear effusion behind an intact tympanic membrane without acute signs or symptoms. 10-20% of all children with acute otitis media subsequently develop secretory otitis media of at least eight weeks duration, but the disease can also be seen without previous existence of acute otitis media. Although spontaneous recovery is common, long-lasting secretory otitis may cause delayed language development. In the light of current knowledge about risk factors and treatment strategies for secretory otitis media, this paper discusses guidelines for the treatment of this condition.
分泌性中耳炎是指在鼓膜完整的情况下中耳存在积液，且无急性症状或体征。所有患急性中耳炎的儿童中，有10% - 20%随后会发展为持续至少8周的分泌性中耳炎，但该病也可能在既往无急性中耳炎病史的情况下出现。虽然自然恢复很常见，但长期的分泌性中耳炎可能导致语言发育迟缓。鉴于目前关于分泌性中耳炎危险因素和治疗策略的知识，本文讨论了该病的治疗指南。
