In this episode, Dr Evan Tseros, Otolaryngologist, Head & Neck Surgeon, joins us to discuss the different types of otitis media, how to distinguish it from conditions such as otitis externa and eustachian tube dysfunction, and the assessment of otalgia, including important causes of referred ear pain. We also explore current management recommendations, the role of antibiotics, key red flags, and practical safety-netting advice for pharmacists.
Further reading and resources:
Royal Children's Hospital https://www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/acute_otitis_media/
Clinical Practice Guideline: Otitis Media with Effusion (Update) - American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS)
https://dontforgetthebubbles.com/otitis-media/
