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Oklahoma City-County Health Department. n.d.. Keep your baby safe from tobacco smoke. Oklahoma City, OK: Oklahoma City-County Health Department, 2 pp.

Annotation: This brochure for parents provides information about how to keep infants safe from tobacco smoke. The brochure discusses why tobacco is harmful, the three types of tobacco smoke (smoking, secondhand smoke, and thirdhand smoke), tips to protect infants from the effects of all types of smoke, and the benefits of keeping infants away from smoke.

Contact: Oklahoma City-County Health Department, 921 NorthEast 23rd Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105, Telephone: (406) 427-8651 E-mail: https://www.occhd.org/about/contact-us Web Site: http://www.occhd.org/ Available from the website.

Keywords: Asthma, Bronchitis, Consumer education materials, Costs, Infant health, Otitis media Pneumonia, Passive smoking, Prevention, SIDS, Safety, Smoking

Soni A. 2014. The five most costly children's conditions, 2011: Estimates for the U.S. civilian noninstitutionalized children, ages 0-17. Rockville, MD: U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 6 pp. (MEPS statistical brief; no. 434)

Annotation: This statistical brief presents data from the Household Component of the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey on medical expenditures associated with the five most costly conditions for children ages 0–17 in 2011. Topics include mental disorders, asthma/chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, trauma-related disorders, acute bronchitis and upper respiratory infections, and otitis media.

Contact: U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, Telephone: (301) 427-1364 Web Site: http://www.ahrq.gov Available from the website.

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Keywords: Acute diseases, Adolescents, Asthma, Bronchitis, Children, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Costs, Infants, Mental disorders, Otitis media, Pediatric care, Pulmonary disorders, Respiratory diseases, Statistics, Trauma

Shekelle PG, Takata G, Newberry SJ, Coker T, Limbos MA, Chan LS, Timmer MM, Suttorp MJ, Carter J, Motala A, Di Valentine JD, Johnsen B, Shanman R. 2010. Management of acute otitis media: Update. Rockville, MD: U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 464 pp. (Evidence report/technology assessment; no. 198)

Annotation: This report updates 2001 review findings on diagnosis and treatment of uncomplicated acute otitis media (AOM), assesses the evidence for treatment of recurrent AOM, and assesses the impact of the heptavalent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV7) on the microbiology of AOM. Results are organized into the following categories: diagnosis of AOM, impact of PCV7 on AOM microbial epidemiology, comparative effectiveness of different treatment options for uncomplicated AOM in average-risk children, comparative effectiveness of different management options for recurrent AOM and persistent otitis media or relapse of AOM, whether treatment options differ for recurrent AOM and persistent otitis media or relapse of AOM, and adverse effects of treatment.

Contact: U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, Telephone: (301) 427-1364 Web Site: http://www.ahrq.gov Available from the website. Document Number: AHRQ Pub. No. 11-E004.

Keywords: Child health, Diagnosis, Otitis media, Research, Treatment

Miler GE, Carroll WA. 2005. Trends in children's antibiotic use: 1996 to 2001. Rockville, MD: U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 22 pp. (MEPS research findings; no. 23)

Annotation: This report uses nationally representative data from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) to examine antibiotic use by U.S. children for the years 1996-2001. The report provides information about MEPS and discusses finding in the followings areas: (1) overall trends in antibiotic use, (2) percentage of children who use antibiotics, (3) average number of prescriptions, and (4) trends and differences in treatment of otitis media. Statistical information is presented in figures throughout the report. The report includes one technical appendix that discusses survey design, definitions, sample design and accuracy of estimates, rounding, and standard error tables. A summary, conclusions, and references are included.

Contact: U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, Telephone: (301) 427-1364 Web Site: http://www.ahrq.gov Available at no charge; also available from the website. Document Number: AHRQ Pub. No. 05-0020.

Keywords: Antibiotics, Child health, Data, Otitis media, Prescription drugs, Research, Trends

Weimer JP. 2001. The economic benefits of breastfeeding: A review and analysis. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service, 14 pp. (Food assistance and nutrition research report; no. 13)

Annotation: This report reviews breastfeeding trends, breastfeeding health advantages, and previous studies that assess the economic benefits of breastfeeding. An estimation of the benefits of increasing the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding (for reducing otitis media, gastroenteritis, and necrotizing enterocolitis) is included. The report includes an abstract, a conclusion, and references. Statistical information is presented in tables throughout the report.

Contact: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service, 1800 M Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036-5831, Telephone: (202) 694-5050 E-mail: infocenterers.usda.gov Web Site: http://www.ers.usda.gov Available from the website.

Keywords: Breastfeeding, Costs, Economic factors, Gastrointestinal diseases, Health, Infant health, Otitis media, Research, Trends, Women', s health

Feagans L. 1998. Otitis media in day care: Effects on language/attention [Final report]. University Park, PA: Pennsylvania State University,

Annotation: This 5-year study was designed to determine whether there was a causal relationship between otitis media observed in a day care setting and developmental delays in language and attention. Otitis media is the second most frequent reason parents take their children to a physician. Although antibiotic regimens have helped to reduce the acute phase of the disease, there is no really effective therapy for the fluid that often remains in the middle ear after the acute phase is over. This fluid is associated with a mild to moderate hearing loss. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Technical Information Service, O.S. Department of Commerce, 5301 Shawnee Road, Alexandria, VA 22312, Telephone: (703) 605-6050 Secondary Telephone: (888) 584-8332 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ntis.gov Document Number: NTIS PB99-149221.

Keywords: Attention Deficit Disorders, Audiometry, Child Care, Delayed Development, Hearing Loss, Illnesses in Child Care, Language Disorders, MCH Research, Otitis Media, Preschool Children, Research

Roberts JE. 1997. Otitis media in children and later language and learning. Arlington, VA: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, 9 pp. (Research roundtable summary; no. 13)

Annotation: This report summarizes a Maternal and Child Health Bureau funded project presented at a seminar February 26, 1997. The project examines the relationship between otitis media with effusion in children and its associated hearing loss during early childhood with the development of language and learning during the preschool years. The report ends with reaction to the project and a list of publications. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, Georgetown University, Telephone: (202) 784-9770 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.ncemch.org Photocopy available at no charge; also available from the website.

Keywords: Early childhood development, Evaluation methods, Hearing disorders, Language development, Learning, MCH research, Otitis media, Preschool children

Roberts J. 1996. Otitis Media in Children and Later Language and Learning [Final report]. Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 24 pp.

Annotation: Otitis media with effusion (OME) or middle ear disease is one of the most prevalent diseases in early childhood, and many studies have linked it to later language and learning problems. This project examined (1) the relationship between the amount of OME (number of days) with accompanying hearing loss during infancy and the preschool period and patterns of speech, language, and neuropsychological development during the preschool period; and (2) other factors such as stimulation within the home environment or gender that might interact with OME to predict later development of language and learning skills. All participants in the study were African-American children who were in child care settings during infancy; 69 percent were from low-income families. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Technical Information Service, O.S. Department of Commerce, 5301 Shawnee Road, Alexandria, VA 22312, Telephone: (703) 605-6050 Secondary Telephone: (888) 584-8332 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ntis.gov Document Number: NTIS PB97-155030.

Keywords: Language Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Low Income Population, MCH Research, Otitis Media, Preschool Children, Research

Bess FH, Hall JW III, eds. 1992. Screening children for auditory function. Nashville, TN: Bill Wilkerson Center Press, 539 pp.

Annotation: This book contains state-of the-art information on early identification of auditory dysfunction in children which was presented at the International Symposium on screening children for Auditory Function. The topics are: (1) some of the critical problems involved in screening children; (2) issues, techniques, and model programs associated with newborn screening; (3) and (4) issues concerned with screening preschool and school age children; and (5) intervention issues and strategies appropriate for children with hearing loss. The book also contains appendices, references, an author index, and a subject index. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Bill Wilkerson Center, 1114 19th Avenue, South, Nashville, TN 37212, Telephone: (615) 320-5353 Secondary Telephone: (615) 340-5711 Available in libraries. Document Number: ISBN 0-9631439-0-5.

Keywords: Audiologists, Audiology, Early intervention, Hearing screening, Hearing tests, High risk infants, Newborn infants, Otitis media, School age children

Bluestone C. 1989. Adenoidectomy, Eustachian Tube Function and Otitis Media [Final report]. Pittsburgh, PA: Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, 22 pp.

Annotation: This study was designed to examine the effect of adenoidectomy on eustachian tube function (ETF) and to relate these findings to the efficacy of the operation in reducing morbidity from otitis media. It was a prospective, randomized, controlled clinical trial of children who had tympanostomy tubes inserted in the previous 6 months due to chronic otitis media with effusion, or frequently recurrent acute otitis media, or both. However, it was found that a preoperative assessment of ETF, as currently tested, was not predictive of success or failure of adenoidectomy in preventing otitis media with effusion or acute otitis media. Future research should be directed toward improved assessment of ETF and the design of future clinical trials that will use the new test(s). [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Technical Information Service, O.S. Department of Commerce, 5301 Shawnee Road, Alexandria, VA 22312, Telephone: (703) 605-6050 Secondary Telephone: (888) 584-8332 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ntis.gov Document Number: NTIS PB89-230783.

Keywords: High risk children, Otitis Media