Oral Steroids vs Watchful Waiting for Otitis Media with Effusion in  Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial on Hearing Outcomes

Mohamad Elshahawi, Ahmed Hassan, Absar Akram, Areeba Khan, Shuman Roy, Tarique Ali

Oral Steroids vs Watchful Waiting for Otitis Media with Effusion in Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial on Hearing Outcomes

Authors

Mohamad Elshahawi, Ahmed Hassan, Absar Akram, Areeba Khan, Shuman Roy, Tarique Ali

Keywords:

Otitis media with effusion, oral steroids, pediatric hearing loss

Abstract

Otitis media with effusion remains a leadingcause of transient conductive hearing loss inchildren, frequently influencing speech
development, academic performance, andquality of life. Despite its high prevalence,optimal management remains controversial,
particularly regarding the role of systemiccorticosteroids compared with conservative observation.

References

1. Rosenfeld RM, et al. Otitis media with effusion guidelines. clinical practice

2. Kujala T, et al. Pediatric middle ear effusion and hearing outcomes.

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Published

2026-08-10

How to Cite

Mohamad Elshahawi, Ahmed Hassan, Absar Akram, Areeba Khan, Shuman Roy, Tarique Ali. (2026). Oral Steroids vs Watchful Waiting for Otitis Media with Effusion in Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial on Hearing Outcomes. International Journal of Pharmacy Research & Technology (IJPRT), 16(2), 2390–2394. Retrieved from https://ijprt.org/index.php/pub/article/view/2695