when to use antibiotics for acute otitis media in children
You'll hear more debate about when to use antibiotics for acute otitis media in children.
The trend in Canada has been to NOT give antibiotics right away and see if the ear infection resolves by itself. This watchful waiting makes sense for kids with an uncertain diagnosis.
But don't recommend waiting for an obvious infection.
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