Question

A child presents with recurrent acute otitis media (AOM). The mother inquires about prophylactic antibiotics. According to guidelines, what is generally recommended first for recurrent AOM?

Accepted Answer

D. Reassurance and watchful waiting, limiting antibiotics to acute episodes

Answer

A. Immediate prophylactic antibiotics for 3 months

Answer

B. Grommet insertion (ventilation tubes)

Answer

C. Myringoplasty

Answer

E. Tonsillectomy

Practice question

A child presents with recurrent acute otitis media (AOM). The mother inquires about prophylactic antibiotics. According to guidelines, what is generally recommended first for recurrent AOM?