systematic_review
    2019
    High Quality

    Probiotics for preventing acute otitis media in children

    Scott AM, Clark J, Julien B, Islam F, Roos K, Grimwood K, Little P, Del Mar CB

    Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

    Key Findings

    Probiotics reduced the proportion of children experiencing acute otitis media (RR 0.77) but not in children already otitis-prone.

    Conclusions

    Probiotics may prevent ear infections in children not prone to otitis media.

    Limitations

    Different strains and doses, moderate heterogeneity.

    Supplements Studied

    Probiotics
    Probiotic

    Probiotics may reduce the proportion of children experiencing acute otitis media.

    Outcomes Measured

    Immune Function

    Probiotics may reduce the proportion of children experiencing acute otitis media.

    Related Health Concerns

    Ear Pain

    Study Details

    Year:2019
    Sample Size:3,488
    Quality Score:8/10

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