Otitis Media - Chronic
Alternate Names : Chronic Ear Infection, Chronic Otitis Media, Ear Infection - Chronic, Middle Ear Infection - Chronic
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Chronic Otitis Media Treatment
Treatment is focused on relief of symptoms and cure of the infection.
Antibiotics may be prescribed if the infection appears bacterial. Antibiotic treatment is usually long-term and may be oral or in the form of antibiotic ear drops if there is a hole in the eardrum.
Surgical removal of the adenoids may be necessary to allow the eustachian tube to open. A surgical opening may be made in the eardrum (myringotomy) to allow fluid to drain. This may or may not include placement of drainage tubes in the ear. Surgical repair of a ruptured eardrum may prevent further chronic ear infections.
Keep the ears clean and dry to prevent reinfection. This is particularly important if myringotomy has been performed.
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