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Risk factors for the development of otitis media

Risk factors for the development of otitis media Otitis media (OM) is the most frequently diagnosed disease in infants and young children. Large, prospective studies suggest an increase in incidence of this disease during the past 10 to 20 years, possibly reflecting a change in host and environmental risk factors for the development of OM. Good knowledge of host (intrinsic) and environmental (extrinsic) risk factors for the development of otitis media is important in identifying a child at risk for recurrent and persistent OM. This could result in primary and/or secondary prevention of OM and a decrease in complications and sequelae. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Current Allergy and Asthma Reports Springer Journals

Risk factors for the development of otitis media

Current Allergy and Asthma Reports , Volume 3 (4) – May 30, 2003

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Publisher
Springer Journals
Copyright
Copyright © 2003 by Current Science Inc
Subject
Medicine & Public Health; Allergology; Pneumology/Respiratory System; Otorhinolaryngology; Infectious Diseases
ISSN
1529-7322
eISSN
1534-6315
DOI
10.1007/s11882-003-0092-8
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Abstract

Otitis media (OM) is the most frequently diagnosed disease in infants and young children. Large, prospective studies suggest an increase in incidence of this disease during the past 10 to 20 years, possibly reflecting a change in host and environmental risk factors for the development of OM. Good knowledge of host (intrinsic) and environmental (extrinsic) risk factors for the development of otitis media is important in identifying a child at risk for recurrent and persistent OM. This could result in primary and/or secondary prevention of OM and a decrease in complications and sequelae.

Journal

Current Allergy and Asthma ReportsSpringer Journals

Published: May 30, 2003

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