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The American Academy of Pediatrics criteria for AOM:[19]
Moderate to severe bulging of the tympanic membrane, OR
Mild bulging of the tympanic membrane AND recent onset of ear pain or intense erythema of the tympanic membrane.
These criteria reflect a more stringent approach than those offered in other guidelines where the mere presence of a middle ear effusion may be sufficient to diagnose the condition. Research has shown that many children meet less stringent criteria for AOM frequently during the course of a common cold, even though they may not seek care from their physician.[27]
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