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Relationship of cranial deformation with nasal obstruction and middle ear function in babies: cross-sectional study

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dc.contributor.authorGomes, Ana Jacinta
dc.contributor.authorTavares, Angélica
dc.contributor.authorSilva, Maria Sousa
dc.contributor.authorSilva, Cláudia
dc.contributor.authorAlexandrino, Ana
dc.contributor.authorVarela, Goreti
dc.contributor.authorMota, António
dc.contributor.authorTomé, David
dc.contributor.authorTomé, David
dc.contributor.authorAlexandrino, Ana Silva
dc.date.accessioned2026-04-27T13:56:21Z
dc.date.available2026-04-27T13:56:21Z
dc.date.issued2025-08-20
dc.description.abstractThis study aimed to analyse the relationship between cranial deformations (CD), nasal obstruction, and middle ear function in infants up to 12 months of age. A cross-sectional analytical observational study was conducted with a sample of 10 babies (3 females, 7 males) aged between 1 and 7 months. The study utilized quantitative and qualitative methodologies, including the Pediatric Respiratory Severity Scale, tympanometry, and cranial anthropometry using a craniometer. Data were analysed using IBM SPSS Statistics 28, with a 95% confidence interval. Of the 10 participants, 70% had cranial asymmetry index (CAI) alterations, and 60% had cephalic ratio (CR) alterations. Nasal obstruction was observed in 60% of the babies. A significant linear relationship was found between CAI and ear canal volume bilaterally, and between CAI and right ear compliance. Additionally, a significant relationship was observed between CR and ear canal volume. However, no statistically significant relationship was found between CD and nasal obstruction or middle ear pressure values. The study found no direct relationship between cranial deformities and nasal obstruction, although a tendency for nasal obstruction in babies with plagiocephaly and brachycephaly was noted. An increase in CAI was associated with a decrease in ear canal volume and right middle ear compliance, while an increase in CR was related to an increase in ear canal volume. These findings suggest that cranial deformities may impact middle ear function and structure, highlighting the importance of early referral to ENT specialists for infants with CD.eng
dc.identifier.citationGomes, A. J., Tavares, A., Silva, M. S., Silva, C., Alexandrino, A., Varela, G., Mota, A., & Tomé, D. (2025). Relationship of cranial deformation with nasal obstruction and middle ear function in babies: Cross-sectional study. Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette, 73(1), 73. https://doi.org/10.1186/s43054-025-00417-z
dc.identifier.doi10.1186/s43054-025-00417-z
dc.identifier.eissn2090-9942
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.22/32293
dc.language.isoeng
dc.peerreviewedyes
dc.publisherSpinger
dc.relation.hasversionhttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s43054-025-00417-z
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subjectCranial deformation
dc.subjectNasal obstruction
dc.subjectMiddle ear function
dc.subjectCephalic ratio
dc.titleRelationship of cranial deformation with nasal obstruction and middle ear function in babies: cross-sectional studyeng
dc.typeresearch article
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oaire.citation.endPage11
oaire.citation.startPage1
oaire.citation.titleEgyptian Pediatric Association Gazette
oaire.citation.volume73
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person.familyNameTomé
person.familyNameAlexandrino
person.givenNameDavid
person.givenNameAna Silva
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