Otitis media is exceedingly common in childhood and has many etiologies. Symptoms of otitis media are variable, but may include otalgia, fever, irritability, poor sleep, temporary hearing loss, and/or otorrhea. Most episodes of acute otitis media (AOM) are managed uneventfully in the outpatient setting, either through watchful waiting or directed antimicrobial therapy.
 

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