systematic_review
    2016
    High Quality

    Xylitol for preventing acute otitis media in children up to 12 years of age

    Azarpazhooh A, Lawrence HP, Shah PS

    Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

    Key Findings

    Xylitol reduced the risk of acute otitis media in healthy children (RR 0.75) but not in children with respiratory infection.

    Conclusions

    Xylitol chewing gum or syrup may modestly reduce otitis media episodes in healthy children.

    Limitations

    Few trials, poor compliance, funding by one research group.

    Related Health Concerns

    Ear Pain

    Study Details

    Year:2016
    Sample Size:3,103
    Quality Score:8/10

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