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Children undergoing myringotomy surgery for serous otitis media, or glue ear, were

about 50% more likely to live in a household where someone smoked, than were

control subjects.

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 9:121, 1985

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Exposure to tobacco smoke increases the risk of chronic infections and fluid in the

middle ear. ETS-exposed children also undergo more tonsillectomies and

adenoidectomies. ETS-exposed children who develop pneumonia have a 20-40%

increased risk that hospitalization will be needed for treatment.

Cigarettes, p. 72

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