[Otitis media]. / Otitis media.

Otitis media is an inflammation of the middle ear, and a common problem of childhood. Acute otitis media and its different outcome; the factors implicated in the pathogenesis and in persistent infection; and the incriminated agents, sequels and complications are described. Conservative and surgical approaches are mentioned. Control of predisposing factors and prophylactic vaccines are usefulness in good control and prevention.

[Early identification of respiratory viruses in asthmatic children]. / Identificación temprana de virus respiratorios en niños asmáticos.

The role of viral infections as a part of the environmental factors that triggered asthma in atopic subjects, their age specific pattern, as well as many risk factors for the development of subsequent wheezing are described. Some pathogenic mechanisms and their importance in the induction of airway inflammation are mentioned and early identification by laboratory tests in outlined for preventive approach and early antiinflammatory treatment.