Otitis media with effusion in chronic sinusitis with polypi

Abstract

Background Chronic rhinosinusitis and otitis media with effusion (OME) are common diseases in otorhinolaryngology field. However, a small number of studies have examined the relationship between them. Purpose The aim of this study was to find out the incidence of OME in patients of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polypi (CRSwNP) and to highlight the relationship between them. Patients and methods This prospective cross-sectional analytical study has been conducted on 50 selective cases complaining from the CRSwNP. They were examined well, both general and local. Tympanometry to assess function of Eustachian tube was done and also pure-tone audiometry. All patients were 18–55 years old and were admitted in ENT Department at Al-Zahraa University Hospital during the period from March 2019 to April 2020. Research has been approved by the Research Ethical Committee of Otolaryngology Department, Faculty of Medicine for Girls, Al Azhar University. Results According to the results, more than a third of patients had OME, so we believe that chronic rhinosinusitis with polyps increases the chance of OME. Conclusion CRSwNP increases the risk of OME.