Question
The 8-month-old baby has had otitis media with purulent discharge for three days. The child has been taking a packet of Hiclo every three hours. After a few days of taking the medication, the discharge has decreased, but there is still pus when using cotton swabs. The child is currently using chloramphenicol ear drops prescribed by a children’s hospital. The hospital recommends intravenous fluid therapy, but the parents are unwilling and seek oral antibiotic control therapy. They inquire about whether the antibiotic dosage is sufficient and if there are other treatment methods. The baby weighs approximately 12 kilograms.
Answer
Otitis media is an inflammatory disease of the middle ear (including the eustachian tube, tympanic cavity, antrum, and mastoid air cells). It often occurs in children. Simple otitis media can be treated with regional medications such as antibiotic solutions or a mixture of antibiotics and corticosteroids, such as 0.25% chloramphenicol solution. It is recommended that patients bring their child to a specialist for medical guidance and treatment. In daily life, it is appropriate to engage in moderate exercise, pay attention to preventing heat stroke, and hope the child can recover quickly.