Otitis Treatment
Thursday, July 8th, 2010
Otitis is a disease that most frequently suffered by children. It’s generally not serious, but yes, needs medical treatment. If your child has an earache, it’s best to go to the pediatrician.
How is otitis?
* Swimmer’s ear, usually caused by bathing in pools or in the paya, requires avoiding dives. In some cases where there is pus, antibiotics may be given local. Is usually sufficient with the application of antibiotic drops in the ear, even if the doctor considers it appropriate, may recommend using a topical corticosteroid.
* In the case of otitis media, around 80-90% of cases heal spontaneously, although it occasionally may be required antibiotics.
In the case of recurrent otitis or otitis suppurative common surgical treatment is performed with a tympanostomy drain, thanks to the middle ear cavity can be vented at the same time, if there is mucus, you can exit through the drain.
How do I prevent it?
Otitis can be prevented, but following these steps does not ensure that the child will not have otitis in childhood, in fact, almost all children have some time.