Acute otitis media in an era of drug resistance: implications for NP practice.

Nearly two-thirds of all children will have at least one episode of acute otitis media (AOM) by age 2 years. Acute otitis media is the most common indication for pediatric outpatient and antibiotic therapy. Minimizing AOM risk factors, prescribing the most appropriate and effective AOM therapy while limiting inappropriate antimicrobial use is an important part of the pediatric primary care.