Journal of International Medical Research (Oct 2020)

Otitis media with effusion in adults with patulous Eustachian tube

  • Tao Fu,
  • Caili Ji,
  • Zhiyuan Wang,
  • Xiaowen Zhang,
  • Min Zhang,
  • Xiaoheng Zhang

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/0300060519875381
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 48

Abstract

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Highlight 1. Patients with patulous Eustachian tube (PET) were older, had a shorter duration of disease, and were more likely to develop bilateral otitis media with effusion. 2. Patients with PET were more likely to develop comorbidities of gastroesophageal reflux and allergies.