Common ENT Conditions in Children course for GPs

This session describes the common childhood ear, nose and throat conditions seen in primary care, including: croup, airway obstruction, acute otitis media, otitis media with effusion and allergic rhinitis. Diagnostic criteria and management options are discussed.

This session was reviewed by Khyati Bakhai and last updated in November 2020.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session you will be able to:

• Describe the diagnosis and management of childhood ENT conditions in primary care
• Describe appropriate referrals to secondary care
• Explain appropriate use of time as a diagnostic tool for ENT conditions
• Outline an evidence-based approach to antibiotic prescribing for ENT conditions

This session addresses the assessment and management of a range of common ear, nose and throat (ENT) conditions in children. Specifically these include: croup and airway obstruction, acute otitis media, otitis media with effusion and allergic rhinitis.