A new study involving more than 10,000 young children has found a connection between ear, nose, and throat (ENT) issues in early childhood and autism in later life.
While the causes of autism are likely a combination of genetic and environmental factors, early identification and treatment of ENT conditions could have long-term benefits on children’s quality of life and potentially provide more insight into the origin of autism, the scientists said.
For their study, scientists at the University of Bristol and Aston University in the United Kingdom analyzed data from more than 10,000 children enrolled in a multi-generational medical research project, where the participants were closely monitored throughout the first four years of their life….