2020, Vol. 2, Issue 1, Part A

Background and Objectives: The middle ear inflammatory disease known as otitis media with effusion is characterized by the presence of endotympanic fluid in the absence of any acute ear infection symptoms or indicators. The purpose of this research was to find out how adenoidectomy affected middle ear function in kids with persistent adenoiditis and to see if there was a correlation between the degree of adenoid hypertrophy in these kids and hearing loss.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 50 patients of both sexes with chronic adenoiditis who were attending the ENT outpatient department by sequential sampling technique.

Results: The study's findings indicate that an adenoidectomy successfully treats middle ear effusion and greatly enhances postoperative hearing. Adenoidectomy is the established therapy for conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and the cardio-respiratory implications of severe chronic adenoid hypertrophy. On the other hand, milder cases of chronic adenoiditis may not necessitate surgical intervention. Multiple randomized controlled trials have shown the efficacy of nasal steroid spray in treating allergic rhinitis and chronic adenoiditis.

Conclusion: Without a doubt, adenoidectomy effectively drains middle ear effusions and results in a notable improvement in postoperative hearing.