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Hindi Journal of Otology & RhinologyISSN: 2324-8785
Bitar MA Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Nose, Neck Surgery, Oral cancer, Skull, Eye vision
Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
Biography
Working at Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, Beirut, Place of living is Lebanon. Subjects of Specialization are Nose, Neck Surgery, Oral cancer, Skull, Eye vision.
Publications
Research Article Open Access
The Effect of Desloratadine on Chronic Otitis Media with Effusion in Children Requiring Grommet
Author(s): Barazi R, Adib H, Ziadeh G, Khalifeh E, Tamim H and Bitar MA
Objectives: Otitis media with effusion is the most common cause of acquired hearing loss in the pediatric population, however best medical treatment is unknown. The main objective of this article is to assess the role of desloratadine in avoiding the need for grommets in children with chronic otitis media with effusion (COME), in relieving the effusion and its associated hearing loss.
Study design: Study design involved retrospective review of case series of children with COME referred for grommets. Age, gender, presenting signs and symptoms were recorded. Pre, post treatment and Audiological results were performed in most of the cases. Response to treatment was measured as clinical and o... view more»
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