This episode of the Primary Care Knowledge Boost (PCKB) podcast is the first in a series of four podcasts focusing on paediatric ear, nose and throat (ENT) conditions.
In this episode, doctors Lisa and Sara are joined by paediatric ENT consultant, Dr Simone Schaefer to discuss recurrent AOM – a common issue with many children.
Lisa, Sara and Simone talk through a classic presentation of AOM, covering how to get the diagnosis right, including red flags and differentials. They go on to discuss management and how to decide when a child may need referring to an ENT clinic and what may be done in an ENT clinic, before finishing on some helpful resources for families.
Listen to the podcast episode on the Primary Care Knowledge Boost (PCKB) podcast website.
Useful resources:
- NICE Otitis Media – acute (including initial presentation, persistent infections and recurrent infections (updated August 2024)
- Hoberman et al. 2021 NEJM Tympanostomy tube placement or medical management for recurrent acute otitis media
- The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne: Clinical practice guidelines acute otitis media
- Derbyshire Medicines Management Prescribing Guidelines: Ear, nose and oropharynx
- Resource for Patients:
- NHS: Ear infections
- Johns Hopkins Medicine: Ear infections in babies and toddlers
- ENT UK: Grommets – decision making aid for parents
- ENT UK: How to use ear drops or sprays
