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    Family prescription for otitis media

    • Last Update: 2020-04-03
    • Source: Internet
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    Otitis media (or ear infection) is one of the most common diseases in children, but it rarely affects adults It can cause pain and stress for parents The good news is that some natural remedies can be used to treat ear infections and relieve pain and discomfort When children or adults are diagnosed with otitis media, they can be treated with antibiotics or closely observed for a period of time In addition, oral medicine, family prescription, prescription ear drops and homeopathic ear drops can be used to control ear pain or fever Doctors rarely prescribe antibiotics because many ear infections, especially those caused by viruses, can disappear by themselves Antibiotic therapy is generally recommended only when ear infections are accompanied by severe pain and fever According to foreign medical reports, if a child is diagnosed with acute otitis media for more than six months, antibiotic therapy or observation is recommended The decision is to be negotiated between pediatricians and parents Need to go home to observe and wait, if the ear symptoms do not improve within 48-72 hours, will be treated with antibiotics Pain is the main symptom of ear infection But there are reports that antibiotics do not relieve pain for the first 24 hours On the other hand, oral painkillers such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen can effectively treat ear infections on the first day, as well as fever (another common symptom of otitis media) A study of 170 children with ear infections has confirmed that herbal ear drops can help relieve pain The study also concluded that regardless of treatment, most children's ear pain can be resolved within 2-3 days In addition, sometimes also use hot compress or cold compress, distract attention and massage to treat ear pain Other prescriptions for ear pain include anesthetic ear drops and natural ear drops Natural ear drops contain garlic extracts, St John's wort, marigold and Mullein Caution although antibiotics have a potential risk of developing side effects such as bacterial resistance, anaphylaxis, or diarrhea But sometimes it's necessary For example, if a child has a serious ear infection, antibiotic treatment is needed, and failure to treat can lead to serious complications such as hearing loss If you suspect your child has otitis media, see a doctor Symptoms of severe infection include fever, moderate to severe pain in the ear, or ear pain lasting more than 48 hours.
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