Incidence and management of acute otitis media in adults: a primary care-based cohort study

ConclusionOver the past years, the incidence of AOM in adults in primary care has been stable. Oral antibiotic prescription rates resemble those in children with AOM, whereas a remarkably high topical antibiotic prescription rate was observed. Future prognostic research should inform on the need and feasibility of prospective studies into the best management strategy in this condition.
Source: Family Practice - Category: Primary Care Source Type: research