A critical analysis of the effect of OM‐85 for the prevention of recurrent respiratory tract infections or wheezing/asthma from systematic reviews with meta‐analysis
Jose A. Castro‐Rodriguez,
Kedir N. Turi,
Erick Forno
Abstract:Acute respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are one of the most common causes of pediatric consultations/hospitalizations and a major trigger for asthma exacerbations. Some consensus statements have recommended the use of immunostimulants to boost natural defenses against severe or repeated infections. One of the most common immunostimulants is OM‐85; while several randomized clinical trials (RCTs) have evaluated its efficacy in preventing acute RTIs and wheezing/asthma exacerbations, results have been conflicti… Show more
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