Air quality improvements over the last decade may be a factor in fewer ear infections

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-10/aaoo-aqi092809.php

Public release date: 7-Oct-2009
Contact: Matt Daigle
American Academy of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery
Air quality improvements over the last decade may be a factor in fewer ear infections
New research released at world's largest ENT meeting

San Diego, CA – Strides in improving the nation's air quality over the past ten years may be a factor in fewer cases of ear infections (otitis media) in children. These results are according to new research presented at the 2009 American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, in San Diego, CA.

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