Recent advances in the treatment of otitis media.
Otitis media (OM) continues to be a major cause of morbidity in infants and children. Antibiotics are presently the mainstay of treatment. A variety of agents including vaccinations against the most common causative organisms, prednisone, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, intravenous immune globulin, antihistamines, decongestants, and topical antibiotics have been investigated. This review will address the recent developments in the treatment and prevention of OM.
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College of Pharmacy, Ohio State University, Columbus.
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D017024:Chemotherapy, Adjuvant; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D010033:Otitis Media / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control; D014611:Vaccination