Otitis media with effusion / reactive lymphadenopathy after URTI

Appears 1×

Teaching point

Bilateral middle-ear effusion with cervical lymphadenopathy after a URTI is a reactive viral process (OME); manage with observation/watchful waiting. Antibiotics are not indicated unless acute bacterial otitis media supervenes; ENT referral only if effusion/nodes persist beyond 6-12 weeks.

🔒 This is premium content

Unlock the teaching point, every stem variant and the answer keys for all specialties with a subscription.