Examine Database: Otitis Media
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Probiotics might reduce ear infection risk in young children
In this meta-analysis of 16 randomized controlled trials in 4,034 children, taking probiotics, prebiotics, or synbiotics reduced otitis media risk by 20% but had no effect on the time to ear infection, disease recurrence, or antibiotic use.
Is echinacea useful for upper respiratory infections and otitis media complications in children?
No association between vitamins A or E and cholesteatoma risk in chronic middle ear inflammation/discharge
Xylitol for ear infections, respiratory infections, and dental cavities
Do probiotics reduce the risk of ear infection in children?
Examine Database References
- Otitis Media Risk - Marchisio P, Consonni D, Baggi E, Zampiero A, Bianchini S, Terranova L, Tirelli S, Esposito S, Principi NVitamin D supplementation reduces the risk of acute otitis media in otitis-prone childrenPediatr Infect Dis J.(2013 Oct)