This figure considers the comparative effectiveness of topical antibiotic drops for the treatment of otorrhea (key question 5). Potential adverse outcomes include ototoxicity or allergic reactions. Intermediate outcomes associated with treatment of otorrhea are duration of otorrhea and need for removal of tympanostomy tubes. The final health outcomes of treatment for otorrhea are global and otitis-specific child and parental quality of life.

Figure CTreatment of otorrhea in children with TT (Key Question 5)

OME=otitis media with effusion; AOM=acute otitis media; QoL= Quality of Life; TT=tympanostomy tube

From: Executive Summary

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Steele D, Adam GP, Di M, et al.
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