Association of deleterious sucking habits with the occurrence of otitis in newborns, infants, preschool children, and children: a systematic review protocol.

Objective: The objective of this review is to determine whether deleterious sucking habits contribute to otitis in newborns, infants, preschool children, and children.

Introduction: Otitis is one of the most prevalent diseases in infants. Diverse studies have suggested that deleterious sucking habits, such as pacifier use, bottle-feeding, and finger-sucking, may be risk factors for the development of otitis in young individuals.