A study of tympanogram changes in Children undergoing adenoidectomya Pre and postoperative evaluation

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Adenoids serve as a reservoir for upper respiratory tract infections, leading to oedema and block of the Eustachian tube's nasopharyngeal end. One important factor in the pathophysiology of Otitis Media with Effusion is adenoid hypertrophy. Prolonged Otitis media with effusion can lead to delayed speech, low academic performance, and delayed language development. Because young children are unable to communicate their issues, including hearing loss, otitis media with effusion often remains undiagnosed for a long time. This is the reason why we require an investigative modality to study this disease. Examining the ear of children at the earliest along with a detailed clinical history is highly essential and for this purpose, audiological assessment is helpful. OBJECTIVE: To study the tympanogram changes in children undergoing adenoidectomy.