Doctoral theses
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Identifier |
uch.med.phd//1994papadakis |
Title |
Η σημασία της αλλεργίας για την εμφάνιση της ωτίτιδας με υγρό στην παιδική ηλικία |
Alternative Title |
The role of allergy in the presence of otitis media with effusion during childhood |
Creator |
Papadakis, Xariton E
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Abstract |
In order to investigate the role of allergy to the appearance and persistence of otitis media with effusion (OME), 282 young people up to 15 years old, suffering from OME, were studied. Selection of these patients was based upon otoscopical findings, as well as on a type-B flat tympanogram. All patients were evaluated for allergy by critical analysis of history, physical findings, skin testing (Serial Endpoint Titration), laboratory determination of total IgE and testing (Pharmacia CAP System RAST) for inhalant and food allergens. According to the results, the patients were divided into an allergic and nonallergic group. The study lasted for almost four years. The studied parameters included sex, age, place of residence, individual and family history, seasonal distribution of the OME attacks, follow-up period, number of OME attacks and its duration, total and specific IgE for inhalant and food allergens, hypertrophy of adenoids, tubes insertion and other parameters. The results showed that in the allergic patients the OME tends to recur, is more persistent and there is a greater incidence and a different seasonal distribution of OME attacks. A very significant difference was revealed in the sex distribution between the two groups as well as a greater incidence of multiple tube insertions in allergic patients. We suggested methods of diagnostic approach of patients suffering from OME as well as methods of management of allergy presented in those patients.
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Issue date |
1994-00-01 |
Date available |
1997-06-6 |
Collection
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School/Department--School of Medicine--Department of Medicine--Doctoral theses
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Type of Work--Doctoral theses
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Permanent Link |
https://elocus.lib.uoc.gr//dlib/b/b/6/metadata-dlib-1994papadakis.tkl
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