Which age group is most prone to periodic accumulation of fluid in the middle ear during intervals of mild illness?
A) young subjects
B) adolescents
C) young adults
D) old adults

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Young subjects, particularly infants and toddlers, are most prone to the accumulation of fluid in the middle ear (otitis media with effusion) during episodes of mild illness. This is due to the anatomical and functional immaturity of their Eustachian tube, which is shorter, more horizontal, and less stiff compared to adults, making it easier for pathogens to enter the middle ear and for fluid to accumulate.

Which Age Group Is Most Prone to Periodic Accumulation of Fluid