Otitis media (OM), known as a middle ear infection, is the leading cause of antibiotic
prescriptions for children. With wide-spread use of antibiotics in OM, resistance to antibiotics …

Background Acute otitis media (AOM) is a common problem in children, for which
amoxicillin, with or without clavulanate, is frequently prescribed as a treatment of choice. The …

Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) is both a widespread nasal colonizer and a
leading cause of otitis media, one of the most common diseases of childhood …

Objective Otologic diseases are common in all age groups and can significantly impair the
function of this important sensory organ. To make a correct diagnosis, the correct handling of …

Otitis media (OM) is one of the most common pediatric infections worldwide, but the complex
microbiology associated with OM is poorly understood. Previous studies have shown an …

As infection with S treptococcus pneumoniae (mainly via the mucosal route) is a leading
cause of acute otitis media, sinus and bacterial pneumonia, the mucosal immunity plays an …

Objective Otitis media with effusion (OME) is a common disorder in childhood. The aim of the
study was to assess the association of atopy and endoscopic features with the presence of …

Our aim is to estimate associations between acute increases in particulate matter with
diameter of 2.5 µm or less (PM2. 5) concentrations and risk of infant bronchiolitis and otitis …

Introduction Otitis media (OM) is a spectrum of infectious and inflammatory diseases that
involve the middle ear. It includes acute otitis media (AOM), otitis media with effusion (OME) …

OBJECTIVE. An estimated 12 to 32 million upper respiratory infections occur in young
children each year. In addition, 20% to 53% of infants will have≥ 1 episode of lower …