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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: 2022More than 80% of children experience at least one episode of AOM before the age of 2 years, with a peak incidence between 6 and 18 months.[1][2]
Children with anatomic anomalies (e.g., cleft palate, cleft uvula) or immunologic deficiencies encounter more AOM than their peers.[3]
Environmental risk factors include childcare attendance, exposure to older siblings, exposure to tobacco smoke, absence of breastfeeding, bottle feeding in a supine position, and pacifier use.[4]
A higher incidence among boys, children with a family history of AOM, and certain ethnic groups (Native Americans and Native Alaskans) suggests a genetic susceptibility.[5]
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