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Otitis Media (Acute)

Management of middle ear infections.

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

Otitis Media (Acute): guidance by region

Recommendations, thresholds and pathways can differ. Open the page written for the jurisdiction you need.

United StatesAcute otitis media in childrenInfection · reviewed 2026-08-20CanadaOtitis media (acute)Infection · reviewed 2026-08-20AustraliaOtitis media (acute)Infection · reviewed 2026-08-20

Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Otitis media - acute
National
NICE guideline [NG91]
National
NICE guideline [NG91]: Otitis media (acute): antimicrobial prescribing
National
AAFP Clinical Practice Guideline: Diagnosis and Management of Acute Otitis Media
Local
AAP Clinical Practice Guideline: The Diagnosis and Management of Acute Otitis Media
Local
Korean Clinical Practice Guidelines: Otitis Media in Children
Local
NICE guideline [NG91]: Otitis media (acute): antimicrobial prescribing
Local