Question

A 2-year-old with otalgia and fever. Otoscopic exam shows a bulging, red tympanic membrane with loss of the light reflex. According to NICE, which is the standard approach for acute otitis media in a child without severe systemic symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Analgesia and observe for 2-3 days

Answer

Immediate antibiotics for all children

Answer

Myringotomy

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Topical antibiotic eardrops alone

Answer

Urgent ENT referral

Practice question

A 2-year-old with otalgia and fever. Otoscopic exam shows a bulging, red tympanic membrane with loss of the light reflex. According to NICE, which is the standard approach for acute otitis media in a child without severe systemic symptoms?