A 17-year-old presents in the clinic stating that they had s…

A 17-year-old presents in the clinic stating that they had severe ear pain yesterday. The patient states that about 2am the pain “magically” went away and has not returned. The patient only came to the clinic because their parent “made them”. The otoscopic evaluation reveals: What is the most appropriate treatment plan for this patient?

An 18-month-old child presents to the clinic with a temperat…

An 18-month-old child presents to the clinic with a temperature of 100.4º F. The parent states that the child was fussy last night, but is playful and afebrile today. An otoscopic exam of the left ear, reveals the picture below. The patient’s right ear appears normal. What should the treatment plan be for this patient?