Acute otitis media is not associated with otorrhea as a presenting sign. It is a complication of tympanic membrane perforation and may be associated with short-term hearing loss. Usually, perforations ...

The discharge may arise from the ear canal or middle ear. From the skin of the ear canal, it is generally watery, as is seen in otitis externa. Discharge from the middle ear implies a breach of the ...

Various guidelines suggest analgesics either as an alternative to antibiotics for the treatment of uncomplicated acute otitis media (AOM) in children or as the preferred option. Although antibiotics ...

Decongestant or antihistamine medicines are sometimes given to children with acute middle ear infection (acute otitis media). It is unclear whether decongestants or antihistamines are effective ...

About half of kids get at least one ear infection, also known as acute otitis media, before their second birthday. Here’s why this condition is so common, and what you can do to help keep your child ...

Approximately half of all cases of ear pain reported by children resolve in three days without treatments and 90% within a week. As a result, treatment is not always needed and may simply be used to ...

Background: Two-thirds of all children have an episode of acute otitis media (AOM) before their third birthday. Antibiotic treatment is often given immediately, even though adequate scientific ...

Poor adherence to antibiotic therapy in AOM can lead to treatment failures, increased healthcare costs, and bacterial resistance. Direct and indirect costs of AOM are significant, with office visits ...

The microbiological landscape of acute otitismedia (AOM) has been relatively constant over thepast half century. Because of this stability, empiricmanagement of AOM was a common and efficientpractice.

Many conditions predispose to the development of AOE. Among the most common risk factors is prolonged exposure to water, from swimming or other water-based activities, or through long-term exposure to ...