Bmc Complem Altern M
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Bmc Complem Altern M · Oct 2008
Randomized Controlled TrialEchinacea purpurea and osteopathic manipulative treatment in children with recurrent otitis media: a randomized controlled trial.
Recurrent otitis media is a common problem in young children. Echinacea and osteopathic manipulative treatment have been proposed as preventive measures, but have been inadequately studied. This study was designed to assess the efficacy of Echinacea purpurea and/or osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) for prevention of acute otitis media in otitis-prone children. ⋯ In otitis-prone young children, treating colds with this form of echinacea does not decrease the risk of acute otitis media, and may in fact increase risk. A regimen of up to five osteopathic manipulative treatments does not significantly decrease the risk of acute otitis media.