Prevention of acute otitis media

Xylitol syrup for the prevention of acute otitis media.

BACKGROUND Acute otitis media (AOM) is a common childhood illness and the leading indication for antibiotic prescriptions for US children. Xylitol, a naturally occurring sugar alcohol, can reduce AOM when given 5 times per day as a gum or syrup, but a more convenient dosing regimen is needed for widespread adoption. METHODS We designed a pragmatic practice-based randomized controlled trial to...

Prevention of Acute Otitis Media Using Available Vaccines (printer-friendly)

and Introduction Abstract Acute otitis media (AOM) is common in infants and children. Although approximately two-thirds of cases are due to bacteria, almost all of the episodes are preceded by upper respiratory viral infection. Several viruses, among which respiratory syncytial virus is the most common, are involved in the determination of AOM. However, a significant number of AOM cases are ass...

Acute otitis media in children-current treatment and prevention.

Acute otitis media (AOM) is the most common bacterial infection in children and has a very varied clinical spectrum, ranging from spontaneous resolutions to serious complications. The effect of antibiotics in AOM depends on the chosen outcome, but has been shown to reduce pain somewhat, and have a greater beneficial effect in severe cases of AOM. Today, not all episodes of AOM are treated with ...

Acute Otitis Media

Distinguishing Acute Otitis Media From Otitis Media With Effusion