A 5-year-old boy has acute otitis media with mild symptoms. According to NICE, how long should watchful waiting be considered before starting antibiot...

Question

A 5-year-old boy has acute otitis media with mild symptoms. According to NICE, how long should watchful waiting be considered before starting antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

72 hours

Answer

No watchful waiting, start antibiotics immediately

Answer

48 hours

Answer

1 week

Answer

2 weeks

MCQ (SBA): Acute Otitis Media

A 5-year-old boy has acute otitis media with mild symptoms. According to NICE, how long should watchful waiting be considered before starting antibiotics?