Otitis Media with Effusion

Otitis Media with Effusion (OME), also known as Glue Ear or Secretory Otitis Media, is a common condition in children where fluid builds up in the middle ear without any signs of infection. It can cause mild hearing loss and is often diagnosed by otoscopy and tympanometry. This page provides information on the diagnosis, incidence, and treatment options for OME, including a clinical trial investigating the effectiveness of nasal balloon autoinflation as a treatment option.