Associations of feeding and delivery modes with the risk of otitis media with effusion in children: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: Otitis media with effusion (OME) is predominantly observed in children under 6 years of age and can lead to hearing loss or even severe complications, impacting speech, and cognitive development. While the benefits of breastfeeding and natural birth in enhancing infant immunity and cognitive abilities are globally recognized, their effects on OME have been scarcely reported. This study investigates the relationship between feeding methods and delivery modes with OME in children, aiming to identify potential associative factors that may inform health education and early risk awareness, where medically feasible. A total of 81 children diagnosed with OME, aged ≤6 years, from May 2022 to May 2023, were selected as the experimental group. Another 81 children without a history of OME served as t

SUBMITTER: Wang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12688935 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature