Recurrent Acute Otitis Media in Children with Chronic Tonsillitis: a Scoping Review

Abstract

Otitis media is a common condition in children and chronic tonsillitis is a less defined but related condition. This scoping review explores the connection between otitis media recurrent and chronic tonsillitis in children. We include a comprehensive search of research journals published between 2013 and 2023, using keywords related to otitis media recurrent, chronic tonsillitis, and child. The data sources come from 10 databases: PubMed, Science Direct, Springer Link, Wiley, Taylor and Francis, Google Scholar, Garuda Portal, EBSCO, ProQuest, and Cochrane. Out of the 250 articles initially retrieved, ten relevant articles were selected. The findings indicate conflicting results regarding the relationship between chronic tonsillitis and otitis media with effusion. However, there is evidence of a correlation between recurrent acute otitis media (RAOM), tonsillar hypertrophy, adenoid hypertrophy, gender, dietary choices, wheezing, and recurring respiratory infections. Tonsillar and adenoid hypertrophy are identified as risk factors for RAOM.