Diagnosis and Management of Acute Otitis Media and Acute Otitis Externa for the Urgent Care Clinician (Pharmacology CME and Infectious Disease CME) | Points & Pearls
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Diagnosis and Management of Acute Otitis Media and Acute Otitis Externa for the Urgent Care Clinician (Pharmacology CME and Infectious Disease CME)

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  • Acute otalgia is a common reason patients seek care in the urgent care setting. A clear understanding of the broad differential diagnosis, including the acute and chronic forms of otitis media, is necessary to avoid misdiagnosis and antibiotic overuse. (See Table 4.)
  • AOM is an infection of the middle ear that is most common in young children, typically preceded by a viral syndrome associated with inflammation and congestion. AOE is a disease of the external ear that is typically preceded by excessive moisture and inflammation in the external ear canal. It is uncommon that both AOE and AOM exist simultaneously, as the pathophysiology differs dramatically and can be distinguished by history and physical examination.
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Publication Information
Author

Genine Siciliano, MD

Peer Reviewed By

Melinda Johnson, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, ENP-C

Publication Date

August 1, 2024

CME Expiration Date

August 1, 2027    CME Information

CME Credits

4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. 4 AOA Category 2-B Credits.
4 AAFP Prescribed Credits
Specialty CME Credits: Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 3 Pharmacology CME credits and 4 Infectious Disease CME credits.

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