The Effects of the Early-onset Otitis Media on Cognitive Skills in Children: A Systematic Review

Objectives: Some children are at risk of middle ear infections; however, the impact fluctuating hearing sensations on cognitive systems and immature central auditory is not fully recognized. Therefore, we reviewed discussed early-otitis media skills affected school-aged children. Methods: A computerized search databases was conducted between January 2000 December 2020 using following keywords, including “otitis media” “cognition” or “attention” “memory” “working memory” “short term memory”. Results: After applying inclusion exclusion criteria appraising quality, seven studies were included data extracted. articles reported a relationship otitis with effusion (OME) deficits in 5 years old other did yield significant association. Discussion: It seems that OME experience difficulties attention memory; though, early childhood school ages yet definitive need more comprehensive well-organized studies.