- Chronic suppurative otitis media
Definition
- is an infection of the middle ear with a perforated eardrum and discharge for at least 6 weeks
Treatment
- Ciprofloxacin 0.3% ear drops 5 drops instilled into the affected ear, 12 hourly until the middle ear has been free of discharge for at least 3 days
- If a recent perforation (i.e. within the last 6 weeks) caused ear discharge, treat with both oral antibiotic therapy and topical antibiotic therapy. Inadequate evidence for topical corticosteroids
Reference
- eTG
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