Otitis media is considered chronic when:
a. Inflammation persists more than 3 months with intermittent or persistent otic discharge.
b. There are more than six occurrences of otitis media in a 1-year period.
c. Otitis media does not resolve after two courses of antibiotics.
d. All of the above
A
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