Ear Disease Differentials for Advanced Practice

This module covers advanced assessment and management of paediatric ear disease, including CSOM, tympanic membrane perforation (acute vs chronic), otorrhoea patterns, and inflammatory pathology (granuloma/polyps), with clear diagnostic and referral pathways. It emphasises recognition of cholesteatoma warning features and consideration of tympanosclerosis/atelectasis progression risk. Pharmacotherapy teaching includes practical use of common analgesics and oral/topical antibiotics (indications, contraindications, adverse effects, and dosing principles). Content integrates extended history, otoscopy and assessment findings to support informed diagnosis, escalation decisions for recurrent AOM, and complication risk management.