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. 1990 May-Jun;16(3):265-7.

Do antihistamines and decongestants prevent otitis media?

L F Woolbert
  • PMID: 1694292

Do antihistamines and decongestants prevent otitis media?

L F Woolbert. Pediatr Nurs. 1990 May-Jun.

Abstract

Many health care providers and parents believe antihistamines and decongestants are important adjuncts to antibiotic therapy in preventing and treating otitis media with effusion. Research does not support this practice.

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