when to use antibiotics for acute otitis media in children

March 2011

You'll hear new debate about when to use antibiotics for acute otitis media in children.

The trend has been to NOT give antibiotics right away and see if the ear infection resolves by itself. This watchful waiting is recommended for kids with mild symptoms or an uncertain diagnosis.

But don't recommend waiting for an obvious infection.

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