Do antihistamines and decongestants prevent otitis media?
Many health care providers and parents believe antihistamines and decongestants are important adjuncts to antibiotic therapy in preventing and treating otitis media with effusion. Research does not support this practice.
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D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D014663:Nasal Decongestants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010033:Otitis Media / Q000517:prevention & control*
D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists; D014663:Nasal Decongestants