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Otitis media with effusion in under 12s: surgery
Clinical guideline [CG60]
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February 2008
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Once a decision has been taken to offer surgical intervention for otitis media with effusion (OME) in children, insertion of ventilation tubes is recommended. Adjuvant adenoidectomy is not recommended in the absence of persistent and/or frequent upper respiratory tract symptoms.
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February 2008
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Antibiotics are not recommended for the management of otitis media with effusion (OME).
Do not do
February 2008
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Topical or systemic antihistamines are not recommended for the management of otitis media with effusion (OME).
Do not do
February 2008
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Topical or systemic decongestants are not recommended for the management of otitis media with effusion (OME).
Do not do
February 2008
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Topical or systemic steroids are not recommended for the management of otitis media with effusion (OME).
Do not do
February 2008
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Homeopathy is not recommended for the management of otitis media with effusion (OME).
Do not do
February 2008
Unclassified
Cranial osteopathy is not recommended for the management of otitis media with effusion (OME).
Do not do
February 2008
Unclassified
Acupuncture is not recommended for the management of otitis media with effusion (OME).
Do not do
February 2008
Unclassified
Dietary modification, including probiotics is not recommended for the management of otitis media with effusion (OME).
Do not do
February 2008
Unclassified
Immunostimulants are not recommended for the management of Otitis media with effusion (OME).
Do not do
February 2008
Unclassified
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