Glue Ear (Otitis Media with Effusion)

Management of OME in children.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MSt MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
ENTPaediatrics

Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Otitis media with effusion
National
NICE guideline [NG233]
National
NICE guideline [NG233]: Otitis media with effusion in under 12s
National
Grommets for glue ear in children - Evidence-Based Interventions (EBI) Guidance
Local
NICE advice [MIB59]: Otovent nasal balloon for otitis media with effusion
Local
Removal of adenoids for treatment of glue ear - Evidence-Based Interventions (EBI) Guidance
Local
Uganda Clinical Guidelines 2023
Local