If the mucociliary escalator is compromised by a viral infection,an individual is predisposed to the development of bacterial infections of the

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The mucociliary escalator is responsible for clearing mucus and debris from the respiratory tract, including the middle ear via the Eustachian tube. If this process is compromised, it can lead to the accumulation of bacteria in the middle ear and an increased risk of developing bacterial ear infections.

If the Mucociliary Escalator Is Compromised by a Viral Infection,an