Below are supplemental abstracts and references of research that support the conclusions on the treatment for Otitis Media

. Diet and Nutrition References


Allergies

Juntti H, et al. "Cow's milk allergy is associated with recurrent otitis media during childhood." Acta Otolaryngol (Stockh). 1999;119;867-873.

Hurst DS. "The association of otitis media with effusion and allergy as demonstrated by intradermal skin testing and eosinophil cationic protein levels in both middle ear effusions and mucosal biopsies." Laryngoscope. September,1996;106:1128-1137.

Nsouli TM, et al. "Role of food allergy in serous otitis media." Ann Aller. September,1994;73:215-219.

"Food allergies can trigger ear infections." Ped News. 1991;25(2).

Rapp DJ. "Management of allergy-related serous otitis." Am J Otol. October,1984;5(6):463-467.

Heiner DC. "Respiratory diseases and food allergy." Ann Allergy. October-December,1984;53:657-664.

Ruokonen J, et al. "Elimination diets in the treatment of secretory otitis media." Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. March,1982;4(1):39-46.

McMahan JT, et al. "Chronic otitis media with effusion and allergy: modified RAST analysis of 119 cases." Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. May-June,1981;89:427-431.

Ruokonen J, et al. "Secretory otitis media and allergy. with special reference to the cytotoxic leucocyte test." Allergy. January,1981;36(1):59-68.

Bernstein JM, et al. "The role of IgE-mediated hypersensitivity in otitis media with effusion." Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. September-October,1981;89:874-878.

McGovern JP, et al. "Allergy and secretory otitis media." JAMA. April10,1967;200(2);134-141.

Draper WL. "Secretory otitis media in children: a study of 540 children." Laryngoscope. 1967;77(1):636-653.

Draper WL. "The otolaryngologist and the allergic child." Southern Med J. February,1966;59:217-220.

Jordan RE. "Role of allergy in otology." Arch Laryngol. 1952;52:363-368.


Vitamin and Mineral References


Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Beta Carotene, Zinc

Autism Res Rev Int. "Study tests nutrients' role in reducing ear infections." Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. July,2002;111(7 Part 1):642-652.

D'Souza RM, et al. "Vitamin A for preventing secondary infections in children with measles -- a systematic review." Pediatr. April,2002;48:72-77.

Murray M, Pizzorno J. Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine. Prima Publishing; 1998:446.


Supplement References


Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Linday LA, et al. "Study tests nutrients' role in reducing ear infections." Autism Res Rev Int. 2002;16(3):7 Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. July;2002;111(7 Part 1):642-652.


Acelytcysteine

Balli R. "Controlled trial on the use of oral acetylcysteine in the treatment of glue-ear following drainage." Eur J Respir Dis. 1980;61(Suppl 111):158.


Quercetin

Murray M, Pizzorno J. Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine. Prima Publishing; 1998:446.

Skoner DP, et al. "Inflammatory mediators in chronic otitis media with effusion." Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. October. 1988;114:1131-1133.


Thymus Glandular

Fiocchi A, et al. "A double-blind clinical trial for the evaluation of the therapeutic effectiveness of calf thymus derivative (Thymomodulin) in children with recurrent respiratory infections." Thymus. 1986;8:831-9.

Wara DW. "Thymic hormones and the immune system." Advances in Ped. 1981;28:229-70.

Goldstein AL. "Current status of thymosin and other hormones of the thymus gland." Rec Prog Horm Res. 1981;37:369-412.


Botanical References


Hypericum

Panossian AG. "Immunosuppresive effect of hypericin on stimulated human leukocytes: inhibition of the arachadonic acid release, leukotirene B4 and interleukin-1alpha production, and activation of nitric oxide formation." Phytomed. 1996;3:19-28.


Calendula

"Calendula." Lawrence Review. 1992;August.

Tommasi, et al. "Structure and in vitro antiviral activity of triterpenoid saponins from Calendula arvensis." Planta Medica. 1991;57:250-253.

Loggia, et al. "Topical anti-inflammatory activity of Calendula officinalis extracts." Planta Medica. 1990;56:658.


Allium Sativa

Sarrell EM, et al. "Naturopathic treatment for ear pain in children." Pediatrics. May;2003;111(5):e574-e579.

Venugopal P, Venugopal T. "Antidermaophytic activity of garlic (Allium sativum) in vitro." Intl J Derm. 1995;32(4):278-279.


Larrea

Verastegui, et al. "Antimicrobial activity of extracts of three major plants from the Chihuahuan Desert." J Ethnopharmacol. 1996;52(3):175-177.


Matricaria

Caceres, et al. "Plants used in Guatemala for the treatment of respiratory diseases. Screening of 68 plants against gram-positive bacteria." J Ethonopharmacol. 1991;31:193-208.


Homeopathy References


Morrison R.Desktop Guide to Keynotes and Confirmatory Symptoms.Hahnemann Clinic Publishing; Albany, CA; 1993.

Murphy R.Homeopathic Medical Repertory.Hahnemann Academy of North America; Pagosa Springs, CO; 1993.

Phatak SR. A Concise Repertory of Homoeopathic Medicines. B. Jain Publishers Pvt. Ltd.; New Delhi, India; 1992.

Kruzel T. The Homeopathic Emergency Guide.North Atlantic Books; Berkeley, CA; 1992.

Kent JT. Repertory of the Homeopathic Materia Medica.B. Jain Publishers (P) LTD; New Delhi, India; 1991.

Boericke W. Materia Medica with Repertory, 9th Ed..Boericke & Tafel, Inc.; Santa Rosa, CA; 1927.


Other Treatment References


Cold Wet Socks, Hot Compress, Constitutional Hydrotherapy, Hot Foot Baths

Sarrell EM, et al. "Naturopathic treatment for ear pain in children." Pediatrics. May,2003;111(5):e574-e579.

Boyle W. Saine A. Lectures in Naturopathic Hydrotherapy. Buckeye Naturopathic Press; East Palestine, OH; 1988:143.


Breastfeeding

Duncan B, et al. "Exclusive breast-feeding for at least 4 months protects against otitis media." Pediatrics. May,1993;91(5):867-872.

Chandra RK. "Prospective studies of the effect of breast feeding on incidence of infection and allergy." Acta Paediatr Scand. September,1979;68(5):691-694.


Antibiotics

Lindbaek M, et al. "Acute otitis media." BMJ. January 15. 2000;320:182.

Wang JM. "Watchful waiting is best for otitis in very young." Family Practice News. June15,2000:32/BMJ. 2000;320(7231):350-354.

Kozyrskyj AL, et al. "Treatment of acute otitis media with a shortened course of antibiotics: a meta- analysis." JAMA. June3,1998;279(21):1736-1742.

Del Mar C, et al. "Are antibiotics indicated as initial treatment for children with acute otitis media? A meta-analysis." BMJ. May24,1997;314:1526-1529.

Cantekin EI, et al. "Antimicrobial therapy for otitis media with effusion ('secretory' otitis media)." JAMA. December18,1991;266(23);3309-3317.

van Buchem FL, et al. "Therapy of acute otitis media: myringotomy, antibiotics, or neither? A double-blind study in children." Lancet. October24,1981;883-887.

Diamant M, Diamant B. "Abuse and timing of use of antibiotics in acute otitis media." Arch Otolaryngol. September,1974;100:226-232.


Smoking

Etzel RA, et al. "Passive smoking and middle ear effusion among children in day care." Pediatrics. August,1992;90(2):228-232.


Pacifiers

Post JC, Goessier MC. "Is pacifier use a risk factor for otitis media?" Lancet. March17,2001;357:823-824.


Xylitol Nasal Spray

Jones AH. "Intranasal xylitol, recurrent otitis media, and asthma: report of three cases." Clin Pract Altern Med. Summer,2001;2(2):112-117.


Baby Swimming

Nystad W, et al. "Baby swimming increases the risk of recurrent respiratory tract infections and otitis media." Acta Paediatr. 2003;92:905-909.

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