Is Bilateral Acute Otitis Media Clinically more Refractory than Unilateral Acute Otitis Media?

Acute Otitis Media

Distinguishing Acute Otitis Media From Otitis Media With Effusion

Is acute otitis media a treatable disease?

In this issue of the Journal, investigators in Pittsburgh and in Turku, Finland, respond to the question of whether infants and young children with acute otitis media benefit from amoxicillin– clavulanate therapy initiated at the time of diagnosis.1,2 Physicians who cared for children 50 years ago would be surprised — more likely shocked — that the question is being asked. Before antimicrobial ...

Unilateral tuberculous otitis media

Tuberculous otitis media (TBOM) is an extremely rare clinical condition worldwide. This may pose a diagnostic challenge even to the most astute and experienced otolaryngologist due to a low index of suspicion; however clinician should be aware of the possibility of tuberculosis (T.B) in patients with unusual aggressive presentation of otitis media with complications such as facial nerve paralys...

Acute otitis media in children.

INTRODUCTION Acute otitis media (AOM) is a common reason for primary care visits in children. Yet, there is considerable debate on the most effective treatment. METHODS AND OUTCOMES We conducted a systematic review and aimed to answer the following clinical questions: What are the effects of treatments (analgesics, antibiotics, and myringotomy) in children with AOM? We searched: Medline, Emba...