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Complementary and alternative medicine for pediatric otitis media
Conclusions: Management of acute otitis media begins with watchful waiting. Herbal eardrops may help relieve symptoms. Homeopathic treatments may help decrease pain and lead to faster resolution. Prevention should be emphasized with elimination of risk factors, such as second hand smoke and bottle-feeding, as well as maintaining nutrition and vaccinations. Vitamin supplementation may be helpful. Probiotics and xylitol may be beneficial as well. Traditional Chinese/Japanese therapies show promising results but remain speculative until further research is conducted. Severe cases of otitis media with complications or those th...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - May 24, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Jessica R. Levi, Robert M. Brody, Katie McKee-Cole, Edmund Pribitkin, Robert O’Reilly Tags: Research papers Source Type: research