Examine Database: Otitis Media Risk
| Intervention | Grade | Effect | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | C |
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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?
Does adding synbiotics to infant formula reduce the risk of infections?
Xylitol for ear infections, respiratory infections, and dental cavities
Examine Database References
- Vitamin D - 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)