A 5-year-old boy is brought to the GP with a 2-day history of ear pain and fever. He is otherwise well and examination shows an erythematous bulging right tympanic membrane. There is no discharge. What is the most appropriate initial managementAImmediate broad-spectrum antibiotics for 10 days for all childrenBOffer analgesia and safety-netting, as many cases resolve spontaneouslyCInsert grommets urgentlyDPrescribe topical antibiotic ear drops onlyERefer urgently to ENTCheck my answer