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Otitis Media (Acute)

Management of middle ear infections.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
ENTPaediatrics

Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Otitis media - acute
National
NICE guideline [NG91]
National
NICE guideline [NG91]: Otitis media (acute): antimicrobial prescribing
National
AAFP Clinical Practice Guideline: Diagnosis and Management of Acute Otitis Media
Local
AAP Clinical Practice Guideline: The Diagnosis and Management of Acute Otitis Media
Local
Korean Clinical Practice Guidelines: Otitis Media in Children
Local
NICE guideline [NG91]: Otitis media (acute): antimicrobial prescribing
Local

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