Incidence, Etiology and Prognosis of Acute Purulent Otitis Media in Helsinki Residents of Various Ages

Abstract

5180 cases of acute purulent otitis media were studied on basis of case histories and questionaires. Incidence for various age groups is illustrated. Etiology is studied on basis of other simultaneous infections and effect of hyperplasia of adenoids. Prognosis is judged by restoration of hearing, duration of discharge and complications.