Effect of Mometasone Furoate Nasal Spray on Hearing in Children with Secretory Otitis Media
Author Information
Author(s): Yu Xiaoyan, Xu Lang, Xie Youqi, Huang Mengjie
Primary Institution: Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital
Hypothesis
Does Mometasone furoate nasal spray treatment improve hearing and symptoms in children with secretory otitis media?
Conclusion
Mometasone furoate nasal spray is effective in treating secretory otitis media in young children, improving symptoms and hearing.
Supporting Evidence
- The total effective rate of the observation group after 12 weeks of treatment was 92.11%, significantly higher than the control group's 73.68%.
- The middle ear resonance frequency was higher in the observation group at weeks 4, 8, and 12.
- The air-conduction hearing threshold was lower in the observation group compared to the control group.
- The T-ETDQ score of the observation group was lower than that of the control group after treatment.
Takeaway
Using a special nasal spray helped kids with ear problems hear better and feel less pain.
Methodology
76 children aged 5 to 10 with secretory otitis media were divided into two groups; one received conventional treatment and the other received Mometasone furoate nasal spray for 12 weeks.
Limitations
The study did not explore the underlying mechanisms of treatment and only included children who could cooperate with the tests.
Participant Demographics
Children aged 5 to 10 years with secretory otitis media.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.033
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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