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Determinants of quality of life among patients with chronic otitis media: a multivariable analysis.

Oct 2026 · European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 0 citations · 27 references
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Young age, ear discharge, tinnitus, tinnitus and BHI were independently associated with higher COMQ-12 scores indicating reduced QoL in patients with chronic otitis media, indicating consideration of these factors in the management and treatment of COM may improve patient's QoL.

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