Most children with uncomplicated acute otitis media (AOM) will recover fully without antibiotic therapy. When antibiotics are needed, a number of different drug classes are available for treating acute ear infections. Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic and the drug of first choice. Other antibiotics are available for children who are allergic to penicillin or who do not respond within 2 - 3 days.
Duration. If a child needs antibiotics for...
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CausesAcute otitis media (middle ear infection) is usually due to a combination of factors that increase susceptibility to bacterial and viral... Read more »
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Ear infections are one of the most common reasons parents take their children to the doctor. While there are different types of ear infections, the... Read more »
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Ear InfectionsMiddle ear (otitis media) infections are very common in young children. They include:Acute otitis media (AOM) is an inflammation caused... Read more »
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PreventionThe best way to prevent ear infections is to prevent colds and flu.Good Hygiene. Colds and flus are spread primarily when an infected... Read more »
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Many of the treatments for ear infections, particularly antibiotic use and surgical procedures, are often unnecessary in many children. Between 80 -... Read more »