Epidemiology
CHAPTER 2 EPIDEMIOLOGY Status of the function of the ET is an important factor in the epidemiology of middle-ear disease. The chapter includes • The importance of otitis media as a…
Introduction and Overview
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW All otitis media is middle-ear disease, but middle-ear disease includes more than otitis media, such as Eustachian tube (ET) dysfunction, myringosclerosis, tympanosclerosis, ossicular congenital and…
Future Directions
CHAPTER 11 FUTURE DIRECTIONS Asking the right question is critical to conducting meaningful research. The chapter includes • Future goals as identified by the most recent 18th International Symposium on Otitis…
Diagnosis and Tests of Function
CHAPTER 8 DIAGNOSIS AND TESTS OF FUNCTION ET function tests can distinguish between normal and abnormal function, but the most physiologic test is the status of the patient’s ears over…
Pathophysiology
CHAPTER 5 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY A dysfunctional ET system is either too closed or too open, or abnormal pressure is present at either end of the system. The chapter includes • Abnormal functions…
Role in Management of Middle-Ear Disease
CHAPTER 9 ROLE IN MANAGEMENT OF MIDDLE-EAR DISEASE Knowledge of the role that the dysfunctional ET system plays in the pathogenesis of middle-ear disease and disorders is essential for effective…
Physiology
CHAPTER 4 PHYSIOLOGY Normal ET functions of pressure regulation, protection, and clearance within its normal system are necessary to maintain a healthy middle ear. The chapter includes • The functions of…
Role in Certain Complications and Sequelae of Middle-Ear Disease
CHAPTER 10 ROLE IN CERTAIN COMPLICATIONS AND SEQUELAE OF MIDDLE-EAR DISEASE Chronic draining ears are prevented by effective treatment of acute draining ears. The chapter includes • The ET system as…
