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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.
February 2008
Antibiotics are not recommended for the management of otitis media with effusion (OME).
February 2008
Topical or systemic antihistamines are not recommended for the management of otitis media with effusion (OME).
February 2008
Topical or systemic decongestants are not recommended for the management of otitis media with effusion (OME).
February 2008
Topical or systemic steroids are not recommended for the management of otitis media with effusion (OME).
February 2008
Homeopathy is not recommended for the management of otitis media with effusion (OME).
February 2008
Cranial osteopathy is not recommended for the management of otitis media with effusion (OME).
February 2008
Acupuncture is not recommended for the management of otitis media with effusion (OME).
February 2008
Dietary modification, including probiotics is not recommended for the management of otitis media with effusion (OME).
February 2008
Immunostimulants are not recommended for the management of Otitis media with effusion (OME).
February 2008
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