Abstract: This review study was aimed to overview the diagnostic procedures and treatment approaches of acute otitis media (AOM), through reviewing the evidence based on the proper treatment for this otolaryngology condition. We carried out an extensive literature review, through following databases; (Medline, and Embase) searching for articles presenting reporting diagnosis and treatment of AOM, published up to January,2017. Search restriction was applied to English language articles with human subject included. We further searched references lists of those selected articles. Acute otitis media and otitis media with effusion are common youth disorders, a source of considerable morbidity, and a leading reason for antibiotic prescription in primary health care. Effective treatments are offered, some imperfections stay, and thus better treatments would be welcome. Recent discoveries within the field of otitis media research relating to its etiology and pathogenesis have actually caused additional investigation focused on developing novel treatments. The focus of this practice guideline is the proper medical diagnosis and initial treatment of a patient providing with AOM., and these guidelines will assist in decisions making on treatment of AOM.
Keywords: Acute Otitis Media (AOM), Otitis media (OM).
Title: Overview of Diagnosis and Treatment Approaches of Acute Otitis Media (AOM)
Author: Abdulrahman Saed Almalki, Faisal Abdulghani Althobaiti, Ahmed Mohammed Al Thobaiti, Ibrahim Saleh Almalki, Hamed Awadh Hamed Alharthi, Mohammed Abdullah Algarni
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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