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Drugs For Otitis Media

amoxicillin

amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium

amoxicillin and clavulanic acid

azithromycin

cefaclor

cefditoren

cefetamet

ceftriaxone

cefuroxime axetil

clarithromycin

erythromycin and sulfisoxazole

framycetin

hydrocortisone, neomycin and polymyxin

levofloxacin

sultamicillin

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Otitis Media/ Middle Ear Infection
How can we diagnose Otitis Media ?

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The doctor will examine the ear using an instrument called an otoscope. A healthy eardrum is pinkish-gray in color and translucent. If infection is present, the eardrum may be inflamed, swollen or red. The eardrum may bulge out or retract inward, or it may show openings (perforation). Another useful diagnostic tool is tympanometry, a test that uses sound and air pressure to check for fluid in the middle ear. An audiogram tests if hearing loss has occurred by presenting tones at various pitches.

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Posted by: drmaverick Posted on: 03/18/2011

what abt drugs of choice fr treatment of ASOM ?

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I have a chronic middle ear infection that only appears in my left ear. It feels like there is a on and off switch in my middle ear that goes on and off. Will antibiotics help?

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