Otitis treatment with conservative medications

Nowadays, most otolaryngologists prefer conservative medication therapy as the primary treatment method for otitis. Medication therapy might help keep the ear's anatomy intact, fully renew the hearing function, and, in most cases, won't cause any severe side effects. Confirming the otitis diagnosis is essential before starting any treatment procedure. Various antibiotics (a single drug or rarely a combination) remain the most important part of conservative medications treatment. Currently, Amoxicillin is used to treat otitis most often. Other antibiotics that might be used are cefixime, cotrimoxazole, erythromycin (usually combined with sulfisoxazole), cefaclor, cefuroxime, and many others. Doctors will track the patient's health status to be sure they have been prescribed a suitable antibiotic and adjust therapy as needed. Any severe symptoms that negatively impact the patient's quality of life must also be corrected with additional symptomatic therapy. For example, to get rid of periodical fewer, different antipyretics, including NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, etc. ), corticosteroids, and acetaminophen might be prescribed. Overall number, names, and dosages of symptomatic therapy might vary greatly for different patients with otitis.