Patient's question:
The child was treated in the hospital a few days ago after developing a fever due to a sore throat. After receiving intravenous fluids for two days, the child still had some fever at night. Later, they continued to receive intravenous fluids for another four days. However, on the last day, the child suddenly complained of ear pain. After seeing the doctor again, they diagnosed acute otitis media. I am very worried. In these days, since the child was receiving intravenous fluids, I did not give them antibiotics, only Qingkailin and cough and phlegm-relieving medications. Here, I would like to ask if it is still necessary to continue with intravenous fluids?Doctor's answer:
Otitis media is a bacterial infection, and antibiotics are the specific treatment. Sensitive antibiotics should be selected, and the route of administration is preferably intravenous drip, as this allows the drug to reach the site of infection more quickly and take effect. Before the eardrum perforates, phenol-based ear drops can be used to relieve pain. After the eardrum perforates, the ear should be cleaned with hydrogen peroxide to remove pus, followed by the use of antibiotic ear drops for treatment.