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Immature immune system, developmental alterations of the [[Eustachian tube]] and frequent infections are the major risk factors in children. In adults smoking, alcohol and immunosuppression form the major contributors among risk factors. | Immature immune system, developmental alterations of the [[Eustachian tube]] and frequent infections are the major risk factors in children. In adults smoking, alcohol and immunosuppression form the major contributors among risk factors. | ||
== Risk Factors | == Risk Factors== | ||
* Anatomic abnormalities | * Anatomic abnormalities | ||
* Day care | * Day care | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
Immature immune system, developmental alterations of the Eustachian tube and frequent infections are the major risk factors in children. In adults smoking, alcohol and immunosuppression form the major contributors among risk factors.
Risk Factors
- Anatomic abnormalities
- Day care
- Siblings with otitis media
- Smoking in household
- Supine bottles
- Age older than 50 years, ESR greater than 50 mm per hour
- Coronary artery disease risk factors
- Diabetes or immunocompromised state
- Tobacco
- Alcohol
- Unilateral hearing loss
- Swimming