Results: During days 1 to 7 of URI, otoscopic findings at 1114 visits were consistent with AOM in 22%; myringitis (inflamed TM, no fluid) was diagnosed in 7%. In AOM episodes diagnosed within 28 ...

We observed otologic changes from the first day of URI symptoms; during days 1 to 7 of URI illness, approximately 22% of children developed AOM, another 7% had myringitis. Our data are novel and ...