Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
9362464 Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 2005 5 Pages PDF
Abstract
We conclude that penicillin reduces the increase of ET goblet cell density during and after acute otitis media, whereas the paratubal gland volume remains unaffected. An increased mucosal secretory capacity and indicated excessive secretion of mucus may contribute to the deteriorated ET function found after AOM and thus predispose, sustain, or aggravate middle ear disease. This may be prevented by penicillin treatment.
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