Ciliary abnormalities in middle ear and eustachian tube

Defects in cilia structure and dysfunction of clearance can lead to abnormal cilia in the middle ear and Eustachian tube, which can cause chronic recurrent otitis media, perforation of the tympanic membrane, and ear discharge.

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