Question

A 3-year-old with acute otitis media has had symptoms for 2 days but is systemically well. According to guidelines which is the recommended management

Accepted Answer

Watchful waiting for 2-3 days if child is not systemically unwell

Answer

Immediate antibiotics for all children

Answer

Routine tympanostomy tube insertion

Answer

Nasal decongestants

Answer

Intravenous antibiotics

Practice question

A 3-year-old with acute otitis media has had symptoms for 2 days but is systemically well. According to guidelines which is the recommended management