Otitis media

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A combination of garlic, mullein, calendula, st. johns wort and olive oil is as effective as an anesthetic drug for the management of acute otitis media-associated pain.

Pubmed Data : Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2001 Jul;155(7):796-9. PMID: 11434846
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2001
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Calendula : CK(41) : AC(4), Garlic : CK(485) : AC(160), Mullein : CK(25) : AC(6), Olive : CK(401) : AC(97), St. Johns Wort : CK(186) : AC(46)
Diseases : Ear Infection : CK(604) : AC(33), Otitis media : CK(554) : AC(35)
Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics : CK(372) : AC(78)
Additional Keywords : Natural Substances Versus Drugs : CK(988) : AC(165), Plant Extracts : CK(3572) : AC(1216)

A Japanese herbal formula is effective in treating otitis media in children.

Pubmed Data : Acta Otolaryngol. 2009 Jan;129(1):14-8. PMID: 18608005
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Japanese Herbal Formula: Juzen-taiho-to : CK(11) : AC(2)
Diseases : Ear Infection : CK(604) : AC(33)

A proprietary plant-based and homeopathic remedy is superior to conventional treatment in children with acute otitis media.

Pubmed Data : Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2004 Feb;42(2):110-9. PMID: 15180172
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2004
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Chamomile : CK(95) : AC(18), Echinacea : CK(469) : AC(88), Elderberry : CK(53) : AC(8), Homeopathic Medicine: All : CK(481) : AC(47)
Diseases : Otitis media : CK(554) : AC(35)
Therapeutic Actions : Homeopathic Treatment : CK(638) : AC(70)
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Bacterial Agents : CK(970) : AC(316)
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts : CK(3572) : AC(1216), Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs : CK(826) : AC(164)

Beastfeeding has a preventive effect against asthma, ear infection and allergic diseases.

Pubmed Data : Eur Ann Allergy Clin Immunol. 2007 Dec ;39(10):337-43. PMID: 18386435
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Allergic Rhinitis : CK(318) : AC(40), Allergies: Childhood : CK(70) : AC(5), Asthma : CK(918) : AC(134), Ear Infection : CK(604) : AC(33), Eczema : CK(1006) : AC(87)
Therapeutic Actions : Breastfeeding : CK(708) : AC(67)
Problem Substances : Infant Formula : CK(485) : AC(63)

Breast-feeding is associated with a reduced frequency of acute otitis media and high serum antibody levels against Haemophilus influenzae.

Pubmed Data : Pediatr Res. 2009 Nov;66(5):565-70. PMID: 19581824
Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Breast Milk : CK(428) : AC(49)
Diseases : Childhood Infections : CK(275) : AC(29), Ear Infection : CK(604) : AC(33), Haemophilus influenzae : CK(54) : AC(9)
Therapeutic Actions : Breastfeeding : CK(708) : AC(67)
Pharmacological Actions : Immunostimulatory : CK(143) : AC(33)

Chronic suppurative otitis media is often associated with MRSA, Pseudomonas and Staphyloccoi infection.

Pubmed Data : Acta Otolaryngol. 2010;130(1):42-6. PMID: 19424918
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Ear Infection : CK(604) : AC(33), MRSA : CK(190) : AC(47), Pseudomonas Infections : CK(28) : AC(11), Staphylococcal Infections : CK(30) : AC(18), Staphylococci: Coagulase-Negative (CNS) : CK(10) : AC(1)
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Bacterial Agents : CK(970) : AC(316)
Additional Keywords : Diseases that are Linked : CK(2122) : AC(270), Drug: Vancomycin : CK(20) : AC(2)

Cod liver oil and supplementation with a multivitamin reduces the need for antibiotics for children with otitis media.

Pubmed Data : Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2002 Jul;111(7 Pt 1):642-52. PMID: 12126022
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2002
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Cod Liver Oil : CK(50) : AC(5), Multivitamin : CK(243) : AC(22)
Diseases : Otitis media : CK(554) : AC(35)

Hepatitis B vaccine is positively associated with adverse health outcomes in the general population of US children.

Pubmed Data : Ann Epidemiol. 2001 Jan;11(1):13-21. PMID: 11164115
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2001
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Arthritis : CK(1430) : AC(218), Arthritis: Juvenile Chronic : CK(20) : AC(1), Arthritis: Juvenile Idiopathic : CK(20) : AC(1), Arthritis: Juvenile Rheumatoid : CK(10) : AC(1), Ear Infection : CK(604) : AC(33), Pharyngeal Diseases : CK(20) : AC(2)
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Vaccination: All : CK(3830) : AC(302), Vaccination: Hepatitis B : CK(347) : AC(48)

In primary care, homeopathic treatment for acute respiratory and ear complaints was not inferior to conventional treatment.

Pubmed Data : BMC Complement Altern Med. 2007;7:7. Epub 2007 Mar 2. PMID: 17335565
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Homeopathic Medicine: All : CK(481) : AC(47)
Diseases : Ear Infection : CK(604) : AC(33), Upper Respiratory Infections : CK(972) : AC(92)
Therapeutic Actions : Homeopathic Treatment : CK(638) : AC(70)
Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics : CK(372) : AC(78), Anti-Bacterial Agents : CK(970) : AC(316)
Additional Keywords : Therapeutic Action not Inferior to Drug Therapy : CK(51) : AC(6)

Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG and Bifidobacterium lactis are safe and effective in reducing early otitis media and antibiotic use and the risk of respiratory infections during the first year of life.

Pubmed Data : Br J Nutr. 2009 Jun;101(11):1722-6. Epub 2008 Nov 6. PMID: 18986600
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Bifidobacterium Lactis : CK(60) : AC(7), Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG : CK(211) : AC(28)
Diseases : Infant Infections : CK(420) : AC(45), Otitis media : CK(554) : AC(35)

Naturopathic therapy for acute otitis media using a proprietary plant-based and homeopathic remedy has an antibiotic-sparing effect.

Pubmed Data : HNO. 2005 Aug;53(8):728-34. PMID: 15614570
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2005
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Chamomile : CK(95) : AC(18), Echinacea : CK(469) : AC(88), Elderberry : CK(53) : AC(8), Homeopathic Medicine: All : CK(481) : AC(47)
Diseases : Otitis media : CK(554) : AC(35)
Therapeutic Actions : Homeopathic Treatment : CK(638) : AC(70), Naturopathic Care : CK(20) : AC(2)
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Bacterial Agents : CK(970) : AC(316)
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts : CK(3572) : AC(1216)

Naturopathic treatment for ear pain is demonstrated superior to antibiotic treatment.

Pubmed Data : Pediatrics. 2003 May;111(5 Pt 1):e574-9. PMID: 12728112
Article Published Date : May 01, 2003
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Calendula : CK(41) : AC(4), Garlic : CK(485) : AC(160), Lavender : CK(318) : AC(33), Mullein : CK(25) : AC(6), Olive : CK(401) : AC(97), St. Johns Wort : CK(186) : AC(46), Vitamin E : CK(1285) : AC(221)
Diseases : Ear Infection : CK(604) : AC(33)
Additional Keywords : Natural Substances Versus Drugs : CK(988) : AC(165)

Ozone therapy accelerates cure time in patients treated for chronic suppurative otitis media.

Pubmed Data : Vestn Otorinolaringol. 1998(6):11-2. PMID: 10081391
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 1998
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Ear Infection : CK(604) : AC(33), Otitis media : CK(554) : AC(35)
Therapeutic Actions : Ozone Therapy : CK(42) : AC(6)

Passive tobacco smoke exposure is associated with increased risk for otitis media in young children.

Pubmed Data : Med J Aust. 2008 May 19;188(10):599-603. PMID: 18484936
Article Published Date : May 19, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Otitis media : CK(554) : AC(35)
Problem Substances : Tobacco Smoke: Passive : CK(31) : AC(4)

Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine is not effective to prevent ear infections in previously unvaccinated toddlers and children with a history of recurrent ear infections.

Pubmed Data : Lancet. 2003 Jun 28;361(9376):2189-95. PMID: 12842372
Article Published Date : Jun 28, 2003
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Ear Infection : CK(604) : AC(33), Pneumococcal Infections : CK(50) : AC(11)
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Vaccination: All : CK(3830) : AC(302), Vaccination: Pneumococcal : CK(71) : AC(8)

Propolis and zinc solution are effective in preventing preventing acute otitis media in children with a history of recurrent acute otitis media.

Pubmed Data : Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol. 2010 Apr-Jun;23(2):567-75. PMID: 20646352
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Bee Propolis : CK(220) : AC(83), Zinc : CK(870) : AC(127)
Diseases : Ear Infection : CK(604) : AC(33)

Qingqiao capsule is an effective and well tolerated Chinese composite medicine for patients with secretory otitis media.

Pubmed Data : Chin J Integr Med. 2005 Dec;11(4):243-8. PMID: 16417772
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2005
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Chinese Herbal Formula: Qingqiao capsule : CK(10) : AC(1)
Diseases : Otitis media : CK(554) : AC(35)
Therapeutic Actions : Traditional Chinese Medicine : CK(72) : AC(7)

Spray treatment with Streptococcus sanguinis may be effective against secretory otitis media in children.

Pubmed Data : Arch Dis Child. 2009 Feb;94(2):92-8. Epub 2008 Aug 19. PMID: 18713796
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Streptococcus Sanguinis : CK(10) : AC(1)
Diseases : Childhood Infections : CK(275) : AC(29), Otitis media : CK(554) : AC(35)

Susceptibility to ear disease in children may be a result of deficiencies of zinc and vitamin A.

Pubmed Data : Ann Trop Paediatr. 2009 Jun;29(2):85-99. PMID: 19460262
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Vitamin A : CK(371) : AC(58), Zinc : CK(870) : AC(127)
Diseases : Ear Infection : CK(604) : AC(33), Infection: In Infants & Children : CK(111) : AC(11), Otitis media : CK(554) : AC(35)

There is an association between exposure to traffic-related air pollutants and the incidence of otitis media.

Pubmed Data : Environ Health Perspect. 2006 Sep;114(9):1414-8. PMID: 16966098
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2006
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Childhood Chemical Exposures : CK(155) : AC(17), Infant Chemical Exposures : CK(162) : AC(22), Otitis media : CK(554) : AC(35)
Problem Substances : Airborne Pollution : CK(10) : AC(1)

Watchful waiting may be an acceptable alternative to immediate drug treatment for some children with nonsevere acute otitis media.

Pubmed Data : Pediatrics. 2005 Jun;115(6):1455-65. PMID: 15930204
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2005
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Otitis media : CK(554) : AC(35)
Therapeutic Actions : Doing Nothing : CK(54) : AC(6), Watchful Waiting : CK(33) : AC(3)
Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics : CK(372) : AC(78), Anti-Bacterial Agents : CK(970) : AC(316)
Additional Keywords : Drug: Amoxicillin : CK(60) : AC(6), Therapeutic Action not Inferior to Drug Therapy : CK(51) : AC(6)

Xylitol may prevent the development of acute otitis media (middle ear infection)

Pubmed Data : Vaccine. 2000 Dec 8;19 Suppl 1:S144-7. PMID: 11163479
Article Published Date : Dec 08, 2000
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Xylitol : CK(121) : AC(23)
Diseases : Ear Infection : CK(604) : AC(33), Haemophilus influenzae : CK(54) : AC(9), Otitis : CK(10) : AC(1), Streptococcus pneumoniae infection : CK(32) : AC(10)

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