Role of Tympanometry in the Diagnosis of Hearing Impairment in Children with Otitis Media and Effusion

Authors

  • Dr Nekwu Emmanuel Okolugbo

Keywords:

Tympanometry, Otitis Media with Effusion, Hearing Impairment

Abstract

Background: To determine if Tympanometry can be used to diagnose hearing impairment in children with otitis media with effusion.

Method: A six month prospective study of school children aged between 5 and 7 years in the selected primary schools. Techniques of data collection included otoscopy, tympanometry and screening audiometry.

Results: Showed that tympanometry correctly identified cases without hearing impairment. Conclusion: That tympanometry may be suggested as screening tool for younger children with Otitis Media with Effusion especially in developing countries thereby reducing cost implications tor these patients.

Author Biography

Dr Nekwu Emmanuel Okolugbo

Department of Surgery,

Delta State University, Abraka,

PMB 1.

Abraka, Delta State Nigeria.

Phone number: +2348038011767

References

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S.G. Kazanas, A.R.Maw Tympanometry, Stapedius reflex and hearing impairment in children with Otitis Media with Effusion. 1994 Acta Otolaryngologica Vol 114:410-414

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Published

03-11-2020

How to Cite

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Okolugbo, NE. Role of Tympanometry in the Diagnosis of Hearing Impairment in Children with Otitis Media and Effusion. AJTMBR [Internet]. 2020 Nov. 3 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];1(4):37-40. Available from: https://www.ajtmbr.org.ng/index.php/home/article/view/26