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4,678 questions · 4,859 findings · 283 reviews

No studies found 1,225 · 25.2%GRADE not reported 215 · 4.4%Very low 1,241 · 25.5%Low 1,210 · 24.9%Moderate 776 · 16%High 192 · 4%

Summary of findings: oral steroids plus antibiotic vs control plus antibiotic

Adverse effects [2 weeks to 6 months] · Children with otitis media with effusion

Summary of findings: oral steroids plus antibiotic showed no clear difference in adverse effects [2 weeks to 6 months] compared with control plus antibiotic (low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Summary of findings: oral steroids plus antibiotic vs control plus antibiotic

Hearing loss · Children with otitis media with effusion

Summary of findings: oral steroids plus antibiotic showed no clear difference in hearing loss [2 months]1 compared with control plus antibiotic (moderate certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Summary of findings: oral steroids plus antibiotic vs control plus antibiotic

OME resolution at short‐term · Children with otitis media with effusion

Summary of findings: oral steroids plus antibiotic leads to higher OME resolution at short‐term compared with control plus antibiotic (high certainty).

1 finding from 1 review