Conclusion
In conclusion, otorhinolaryngologic diseases are common morbidity in PCD
patients and the awareness of ENT physicians on this issue should be
increased. Our study showed that with increasing age, patients may
present with ARS and CRS more. Presence of OME is the most important
risk factor for tympanic membrane damage and the most common type of
hearing loss is conductive. PCD patients should be under routine
otolaryngologist control and prevention of permanent sinonasal or
vestibulocochlear damage should be one of the main goals in follow-up.
RCTs are needed for the management of ENT manifestations in PCD
patients.