Detection of taste changes in Acute Otitis Media (AOM) patients.
Methods: Taste assessment will be done using Electrogustometer (EGM). Tongue stimulation will be performed using low currents of up to 100uA. Using the protocol as specified in the EGM user manual. Population: 40 Unilateral AOM patients, aged 8-40. Without chronic otitis media, pregnancy or impaired judgement.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
40
Taste assessment using EGM
Taste change in AOM
change in taste threshold in AOM patients
Time frame: 1 week
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