systematic_review
    2015
    High Quality

    Antibiotics for acute otitis media in children

    Venekamp RP, Sanders SL, Glasziou PP, Del Mar CB, Rovers MM

    Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

    Key Findings

    Antibiotics produced no difference in pain at 24 hours; about 20 children need treatment to prevent one with pain at 2-3 days.

    Conclusions

    Most children with acute otitis media recover spontaneously; antibiotics give only modest pain benefit.

    Limitations

    Trials varied in diagnostic criteria and antibiotic regimens.

    Related Health Concerns

    Ear Pain

    Study Details

    Year:2015
    Sample Size:3,401
    Quality Score:9/10

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