Expected management of acute otitis media includes
A) surgical removal of debris in the middle ear.
B) placement of ventilation tubes in the tympanic membrane.
C) antibiotic therapy.
D) adenoidectomy.

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Antibiotic therapy and control of fever is the recommended approach for some cases of acute otitis media.Management of chronic otitis media generally includes surgical removal of debris in the middle ear,placement of ventilation tubes in the tympanic membrane,and adenoidectomy to assist with eustachian tube function.Ventilation tubes may be done in cases of recurrent otitis media.Adenoidectomy in chronic otitis media may be useful in assisting with Eustachian tube function.

Expected Management of Acute Otitis Media Includes