Otitis media reassessed

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Management of otitis media in children is a controversial matter: The basic questions of why, in whom, and how it should be treated are undergoing continual reassessment. In this article, Drs Shapiro and Bluestone provide answers to these and other questions, such as Why is treatment of acute otitis media justified? When is the “wait and see” approach to otitis media with effusion inadvisable? Which common treatment approaches are ineffective? When should referral to an otolaryngologist be considered?

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Andrew M. Shapiro

Andrew M. Shapiro, MD Charles D. Bluestone, MD Dr Shapiro (pictured) is a member of the faculty and Dr Bluestone is director, department of pediatric otolaryngology, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr Bluestone is also professor of otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

Charles D. Bluestone

Andrew M. Shapiro, MD Charles D. Bluestone, MD Dr Shapiro (pictured) is a member of the faculty and Dr Bluestone is director, department of pediatric otolaryngology, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr Bluestone is also professor of otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.