Question

A 4-year-old child presents with otalgia and fever. Otoscopy shows a bulging, red tympanic membrane indicative of acute otitis media. According to NICE, which is the recommended approach to antibiotics in a child over 2 years with mild symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Delayed prescription or watchful waiting unless symptoms worsen

Answer

Immediate antibiotics for all

Answer

No antibiotics ever

Answer

Topical antibiotic ear drops

Answer

Immediate IV antibiotics

Practice question

A 4-year-old child presents with otalgia and fever. Otoscopy shows a bulging, red tympanic membrane indicative of acute otitis media. According to NICE, which is the recommended approach to antibiotics in a child over 2 years with mild symptoms?