Osteopathic Otitis Media Research Study

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 6 months up to second birthday * Documented presence of acute otitis media following the 2004 AAP/AAFP Guidelines within 3 days of entry into the study Exclusion Criteria: * Chromosomal abnormalities * Major congenital malformations of the head and neck, including torticollis * Immunologic abnormalities or deficiencies * Any prior ear-nose-throat surgery performed as a treatment for otitis media * Any tube placement surgery scheduled during the four weeks of the study. * Normal tympanograms at entry into study