Middle ear disorders in patients with alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency.

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Middle ear disorders in patients with alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency.

The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology - 1 Jan 2000

Carlsson B

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As it is not known whether individuals with alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency show increased sequelae following otitis media, 52 patients with alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency were studied with respect to history of middle ear disease, presence of irreversible pathologic changes of the tympanic membranes, and hearing ability. The middle ear status was determined on otomicroscopy, tympanometry, and pure-tone...

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Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Ear Diseases
Female
Hearing Disorders
Hearing Tests
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Otitis Media
Phenotype
Risk

Tympanic Membrane

alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency

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