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  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Otolaryngology

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  • Acute otitis media (AOM) is a common childhood infection, affecting two-thirds of children before age three.
  • Immediate antibiotic treatment is frequently prescribed despite a lack of robust scientific evidence supporting this approach.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current evidence and guidelines regarding the management of acute otitis media in children.
  • To determine appropriate antibiotic treatment strategies for AOM based on symptom severity and patient risk factors.

Main Methods:

  • Selective literature review of evidence-based recommendations.
  • Analysis of current American guidelines for AOM management.

Main Results:

  • AOM diagnosis is indicated by purulent tympanic effusion and possible tympanic membrane inflammation.
  • Immediate antibiotics are recommended only for children with severe ear pain, fever ≥39.0°C, infants under 6 months, or those with specific risk factors (e.g., immune deficiency, Down syndrome).
  • Symptomatic treatment is suitable for other cases, with antibiotics initiated if symptoms persist for 2-3 days.

Conclusions:

  • Current data on AOM management are not fully consistent.
  • Further controlled trials are needed to compare immediate antibiotic treatment versus watchful waiting for 2-3 days.