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Guide de pratique clinique sur la prise en charge de l’otite moyenne aiguëPublished by: Groupe de Travail Développement de recommmandations de première ligneLast published: 2022Richtlijnen voor de aanpak van acute otitis media in de eerste lijnPublished by: Werkgroep Ontwikkeling Richtlijnen Eerste Lijn (Worel)Last published: 2022

Acute (suppurative) otitis media

The American Academy of Pediatrics criteria for AOM:[19]​​

  • Moderate to severe bulging of the tympanic membrane, OR

  • Mild bulging of the tympanic membrane AND recent onset of ear pain or intense erythema of the tympanic membrane.

These criteria reflect a more stringent approach than those offered in other guidelines where the mere presence of a middle ear effusion may be sufficient to diagnose the condition. Research has shown that many children meet less stringent criteria for AOM frequently during the course of a common cold, even though they may not seek care from their physician.[27]

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