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This guideline covers identifying and managing otitis media with effusion (OME), also known as ‘glue ear’, in children younger than 12 years. It aims to improve hearing and quality of life in children with OME.

Result type

NICE guideline

Published

30 August 2023

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Otovent nasal balloon for otitis media with effusion

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

15 March 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on suction diathermy adenoidectomy. This involves using heat and suction to remove the adenoids.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

16 December 2009

This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for acute otitis media (ear infection). It aims to limit antibiotic use and reduce antimicrobial resistance. Acute otitis media can be caused by viruses or bacteria. It lasts for about a week, and most children get better in 3 days without antibiotics. Serious complications are rare.

Result type

Antimicrobial prescribing guideline

Last updated

11 March 2022

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the TYM smartphone otoscope for imaging and videoing the external ear canal and eardrum .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

11 January 2018

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Peptest for diagnosing gastro-oesophageal reflux

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

22 May 2015