Question
What are the symptoms and treatments for pediatric otitis media?
Answer
Clinical diagnosis of pediatric otitis media often presents with symptoms such as dull pain or pressure, a feeling of fullness or blockage in the ear area, decreased hearing, and sometimes a change in head position can be felt to stabilize hearing. There is also an increase in self-hearing. The main treatment for otitis media is to determine an effective antibiotic medication, commonly using penicillin, erythromycin, azithromycin, or ceftriaxone. It is recommended that the dosage be sufficient and the course of treatment last at least one week. If parents notice that their baby has a fever that does not subside after a cold, or if there are symptoms such as lack of energy, decreased appetite, nausea, dry heaves, or vomiting.