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Acute Otitis Media

Bottom Line Recommendations: Acute Otitis Media

A short summary of the latest knowledge related to the diagnosis and management of pediatric emergency conditions.

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Dr. Nicole Le Saux (CHEO)

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Sep 2022

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Acute Otitis Media (AOM) is common in children under 5 years of age and is often a self-limited illness lasting several days.
The mainstay of AOM management is symptom/pain control. In some cases, AOM can be more prolonged or severe and
requires antibiotic treatment. Read more in the Bottom Line Recommendations: Acute Otitis Media PDF document.