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ArticleBrain sciences2024

Long-Term Impact of Recurrent Acute Otitis Media on Balance and Vestibular Function in Children.

Mirko Aldè, Pietro Bosi, Stefanie Muck, Thomas Mayr, Paola Di Mauro, Valentina Berto, Beatrice Gaia Aleandri, Francesco Folino, Stefania Barozzi, Diego Zanetti and 1 more

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Mirko AldèDepartment of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-5511-8511
Pietro BosiDepartment of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy.
Stefanie MuckDepartment of Health, University of Applied Sciences FH Campus Vienna, 1100 Vienna, Austria.
Thomas MayrDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, University Clinic St. Poelten, 3100 St. Poelten, Austria.
Paola Di MauroDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies "G.F. Ingrassia", ENT Section, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-2631-5452
Valentina BertoAudiology Unit, Department of Specialist Surgical Sciences, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy.
Beatrice Gaia AleandriDepartment of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy.
Francesco FolinoDepartment of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy.
Stefania BarozziDepartment of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-4574-2193
Diego ZanettiDepartment of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy.
Paola MarchisioDepartment of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-5691-3920

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Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectivesRecurrent acute otitis media (rAOM) is a common disease in childhood, but its impact on the vestibular system remains poorly understood. The present study aimed to evaluate the long-term effects of rAOM on balance and vestibular function in pediatric patients.

methodsA total of 55 children, aged 8 years (25 males and 30 females), with a documented history of rAOM, no AOM episodes in the past year, and no previous ear surgery were assessed. Static posturography was used to assess postural instability, measuring sway area (SX, mm

resultsChildren with a history of rAOM demonstrated significantly greater postural instability than healthy controls (

conclusionsThe results of this study suggest that rAOM can lead to lasting balance and vestibular dysfunction, highlighting the importance of early monitoring and potential rehabilitation.

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balance disorderschildrenposturographyrecurrent acute otitis mediavestibular system

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PMCPMC11674282

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