title: Otitis externa and otitis media. A new look at old problems.
abstract: Acute otitis media represents one of the most common presenting complaints seen among children in emergency departments. The pathophysiologic process and the infectious organisms are reviewed. Antibiotic choices are discussed, including a review of newer agents. An overview of otitis externa is provided also.
authors.affiliation: Department of Emergency Medicine, State University of New York Health Science Center at Syracuse, USA.
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Cantor
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010032:Otitis Externa / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D010033:Otitis Media / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents