A study analyzing the long-term consequences of middle ear disease in children in an urban health center and a private practice in the United States found that time spent with middle ear effusion during the first 3 years of life was significantly associated with lower school performance and lower scores in cognitive ability, speech, and language.
Full Citation:
Teele, D.W, Klein, J.O., Chase, C., et al. 1990. Otitis media in infancy and intellectual ability, school achievement, speech, and language at age 7 years. Journal of Infectious Diseases. 162(3).
Title of Article: Otitis media in infancy and intellectual ability, school achievement, speech, and language at age 7 years
Author(s): Teele, D.W, Klein, J.O., Chase, C., et al
Publication Year: 1990
Publication Name: Journal of Infectious Diseases
Publication Volume: 162(3)
Publication Source URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2387994/
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1093/infdis/162.3.685
Topics: Cognition & Schooling
Disease Vaccines: Pneumococcal disease/PCV/PPSV
Countries: United States
WHO Regions: Americas