Otitis Media

Management of middle ear infections.

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

Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Otitis media - acute
National
NICE Clinical Guidelines, No. 60
National
NICE guideline [NG91]
National
NICE guideline [NG91]: Otitis media (acute): antimicrobial prescribing
National
AAP, AAFP release guideline on diagnosis and management of acute otitis media
Local
Clinical Practice Guideline: Otitis Media with Effusion (Update)
Local
Clinical Practice Guideline: Otitis Media with Effusion (Update)
Local
Clinical Practice Guideline: Otitis Media with Effusion Executive Summary (Update)
Local
International consensus (ICON) on management of otitis media with effusion
Local
NICE guideline [NG91]: Otitis media (acute): antimicrobial prescribing
Local
Otitis Media with Effusion Clinical Practice Guideline (AAFP)
Local
Outpatient Clinical Care for Pediatric Populations | Antibiotic Prescribing Guidelines (CDC)
Local
The Diagnosis and Management of Acute Otitis Media (AAP Clinical Practice Guideline)
Local