Identification of children in the first four years of life for early treatment for otitis media with effusion.

BACKGROUND: Otitis media with effusion (OME) is the most common cause of acquired hearing loss in childhood and has been associated with delayed language development and behavioural problems. This condition has a point-prevalence of about 20% at the age of two years, a time of rapid language develop...

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Main Authors: Simpson, SA, Thomas, C, van der Linden, M, Macmillan, H, van der Wouden, J, Butler, C
Format: Journal article
Published: 2007