International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Apr 2002
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialA preventive measure for otitis media in children with upper respiratory tract infections.
Recurrent upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) are very common in patients of all ages. Rhinitis, bronchitis, chronic sinusitis and otitis appear to be the prevalent forms of recurrent respiratory infections in the paediatric population. The aim of treatment is so the solution of the respiratory pathology and the also the prevention of their complications. ⋯ Serum concentrations of immunoglobulins were significantly increased in Immucytal. For both evaluations, a significant difference between treatment groups was found (P>0.001). Preventive strategies, such as ribosomal immunotherapy, may represent a valid alternative approach.