Acute Otitis Media in Children: Wait and See?
Many acute middle-ear infections resolve without antibiotics; watchful waiting is often appropriate.
Healthlife Editorial Team
Medical writers
Antibiotics remain necessary for children < 2 years with bilateral otitis, severe symptoms, or perforation.
Prevention
Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months, no exposure to tobacco smoke, upright bottle-feeding.
Recurrent otitis with speech delay may require ENT evaluation for tympanostomy tubes.
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