Acute otitis media (AOM) is inflammation of the fluid in the middle ear. AOM is the most common infection and mainly caused in children under the age of 7 years. According to an article published American Family Physician Journal in 2013, around 80% of children will have at least one episode of acute otitis media (AOM) before their school age. AOM is mainly caused by bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae (strep) and Hemophilus influenzae (H. flu) and viruses. Bacteria account for 85% cases of AOM and viruses account for only 15%. AOM is mostly treated with antibiotics usually for 7–10 days and with some analgesic and anesthetic in order to the reduce pain.
Increasing prevalence of acute otitis media is expected to be a major driver for growth of the market. Acute otitis media is a very common disease and occurs mostly in children, therefore, increasing prevalence of this disease is expected to increase demand for treatment drugs, thereby positively affecting market growth. According to an article published in The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, in 2013, prevalence of otitis media subtypes is between 7.1–12.8%. Furthermore, recent launches and FDA approvals for new drugs for the treatment of acute otitis media is also expected to drive the market growth in the near future. For instance, in 2015, Otonomy, Inc. received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its OTIPRIO (ciprofloxacin otic suspension) indicated for the treatment of pediatric patients with bilateral otitis media with effusion undergoing tympanostomy tube placement. In 2016, Otonomy, Inc. launched OTIPRIO in U.S. market.
- This report provides in-depth analysis of acute otitis media treatment market and provides market size (USD Mn) and Cumulative Annual Growth Rate (CAGR %) for the forecast period (2026–2033), considering 2025 as the base year
- It elucidates potential revenue opportunity across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrix for this market
- This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, regional outlook, and competitive strategy adopted by the leading players
- It profiles leading players in the global acute otitis media treatment market based on the following parameters – company overview, financial performance, product portfolio, geographical presence, distribution strategies, key developments, and strategies, and future plans
- Key companies covered as a part of this study include Pfizer, Inc., Eli Lilly and Company, Abbott Laboratories, GlaxoSmithKline plc., Bayer AG, Novartis AG, Pediapharm Inc., Sanofi S.A., and Bristol Myers Squibb Company.
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- Antibiotics
- Nonsteroidal anti-Inflammatory drug
- Analgesic
- Anaesthetic
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- Hospitals
- Retail pharmacies
- Online pharmacies
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- North America
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Europe
- Germany
- U.K.
- Spain
- France
- Italy
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- ASEAN
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East
- GCC Countries
- Israel
- Rest of Middle East
- Africa
- South Africa
- North Africa
- Central Africa
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- Pfizer, Inc.
- Eli Lilly and Company
- Abbott Laboratories
- GlaxoSmithKline plc.
- Bayer AG
- Novartis AG
- Pediapharm Inc.
- Sanofi S.A.
- Bristol Myers Squibb Company