Index to Chiropractic Literature
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ID 26782
  Title Improved hearing following chiropractic in a 10-year-old child with a history of chronic otitis media and hearing loss: A case study and review of the literature [case report; review]
URL https://www.vertebralsubluxationresearch.com/2021/03/05/1710-improved-hearing-in-a-10-year-old-child-with-a-history-of-otitis-media-following-subluxation-based-chiropractic-care-a-case-study/
Journal J Pediatr Matern & Fam Health - Chiropr. 2021 Apr;2021():32-45
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Publication Type Case Report
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Objective: To describe the use of the Gonstead Technique in the management of a child with symptoms of otitis media with effusion, including conductive hearing loss and feelings of ear pressure.

Clinical Features: The 10-year-old female had a history of ear infections as an infant, and serous otitis media with hearing loss when 5 years of age for which she had undergone bilateral myringotomies with tubal placement. Complaints of hearing difficulties of one-year duration at time of presentation to the chiropractic office. Pure tone audiometry showed a mild hearing loss.

Intervention and Outcomes: Adjustments of vertebral subluxations using Gonstead Technique resulted in normalized audiology testing, elimination of ear discomfort, and sustained hearing ability.

Conclusions: The successful chiropractic care of a child with hearing loss associated with otitis media is described. Research has shown a relationship between otitis media, eustachian tube dysfunction, and vertebral subluxation. This study provides supporting evidence that children with similar complaints may benefit from chiropractic care.

Author keywords:  Chiropractic, otitis media, effusion, hearing loss, Gonstead, vertebral subluxation, tympanostomy, eustachian tube, adjustment, spinal manipulation

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