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Health Conditions
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Otitis Media
What is on the horizon?
Because otitis media is so common in infants and children, ongoing research is directed at finding ways to prevent, diagnose, and better treat the infection. Efforts are also under way to identify better ways to determine which children are at high risk for developing otitis media and why certain individuals are more susceptible to ear infections than others. Scientists also are evaluating the success of antibiotics currently used to treat otitis media and examining new drugs that may prove more effective. Vaccines that show promise in preventing otitis media also are in development.
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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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What is on the horizon?
