The Evidence 4a . The incidence of otitis media in children is correlated with passive smoking i . Morbidity and mortality in children associated with the use of tobacco products by other people.
Antibiotics confer a relative benefit in the treatment of sore throat.
However, the absolute benefit is modest. The duration of symptoms is reduced by half at the time of maximal effect, and by 8 hours overall. Antibiotics for the symptoms and complications of sore throat. Cochrane database of systematic reviews. Cochrane Library 1998 Issue 1.