Table 1 Characteristics of study participants.
Characteristic | No. (%) of children |
|---|---|
Number of children | 31 (100%) |
Male | 15 (48%) |
Age < 2 years | 22 (71%) |
Previous history of otorrhoea | 22 (71%) |
Otoscopy at start of study (per child): | Â |
Redness | 24 (78%) |
Bulging (intact, no discharge) | 15 (49%) |
Otorrhoea (<6 weeks) | 14 (45%) |
Perforation seen (<6 weeks) | 12 (39%) |
Bilateral AOM | 13 (42%) |