title: Otalgia in children.
abstract: Otalgia is a common symptom in the pediatric age group. The most common cause is acute otitis media, followed by otitis externa. In the majority of cases, the diagnosis can be established by a thorough history and a careful otologic examination. When the otologic findings are normal and the etiology is obscure, a thorough work-up to determine the source of referred pain is essential. Laboratory investigations are usually not necessary. Treatment should always be directed at the underlying cause.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
authors.forename: A K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Leung
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Fong
authors.forename: A G
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Leong
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D004433:Earache / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010808:Physical Examination