Otitis media with effusion in infants and children

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A crabby infant or a toddler pulling at his or her ears is a fairly common sight in a primary care office, and a 10-day course of antibiotics often does the trick. But what should you do when this doesn't work? And what if symptoms seem to resolve but effusion continues? The authors describe acute and chronic otitis media, explain how to diagnose and treat patients to avoid lifelong problems, and suggest when to call in an otolaryngologist.

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Notes on contributors

Mark H. Terris

Mark H. Terns, MD Terence M. Davidson, MD Dr Terns (pictured) is senior resident and Dr Davidson is professor, division of otolaryngology—head and neck surgery, University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine. Dr Davidson is also associate dean for continuing medical education at the university. Both are on staff at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, San Diego.

Anthony E. Magit

Anthony E. Magit, MD Dr Magit is assistant clinical professor, division of otolaryn-gology-head and neck surgery, University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine and is on staff at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, San Diego.

Terence M. Davidson

Mark H. Terns, MD Terence M. Davidson, MD Dr Terns (pictured) is senior resident and Dr Davidson is professor, division of otolaryngology—head and neck surgery, University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine. Dr Davidson is also associate dean for continuing medical education at the university. Both are on staff at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, San Diego.