Info For GP’s

GP Guidelines for the management of Acute Otitis Media AOM ear infections

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Acute otitis media (AOM) is an acute inflammation of the middle ear. It is very common in early childhood with a peak prevalence between 6 and 18 months of age. Causes may be multifactorial, often secondary to the Eustachian Tube dysfunction during a viral upper respiratory infection. Diagnosis Acute onset of ear pain, irritability, fever, … Read more GP Guidelines for the management of Acute Otitis Media AOM ear infections

Guidelines for GP referrals: Tonsillectomy or Adenoidectomy in children and adults

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The classic B symptoms (lymphoma) such as night time fevers/night sweats or, weight loss, loss of appetite with or without tonsillar enlargement should also be considered for urgent referral. Significant tonsillar enlargement, bleeding, ulceration with or without asymmetry especially in adult /adolescent population require further investigation. Good history for obstructive sleep apnoea, severe habitual snoring … Read more Guidelines for GP referrals: Tonsillectomy or Adenoidectomy in children and adults