Diagnosing AOM In Toddler

An 18-month-old toddler, Estaban, presents with his father for a sick visit. The child, who is typically healthy and UTD with immunizations, has had URI-like symptoms for the past 6 days with congested cough and clear to yellow nasal discharge. Per parental report, Esteban is drinking fluids without difficulty and has a slightly reduced appetite and had a single episode of post tussive vomiting 3 days ago.  For the past 36 hours, his father reports increased crankiness and intermittent fever to 102.6°F   (39.2°C), with the father stating, “This is how he acted a few months ago when he had an ear infection.”  Which of the two following findings are most suggestive in the diagnosis of acute otitis media in a toddler? A. Bulging tympanic membraneB. CoughC. Evidence of ear discomfortD. Bilateral cervical lymphadenopathy ---YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrdfBpjYODQ&list=PLf0PFEPBXfq592b5zCthlxSNIEM-H-EtD&index=72Visit fhea.com to learn more!