Otorrhea medical therapy

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Medical Therapy

Foreign bodies can be removed with alligator forcieps under magnification. In a simple case of acute otitis media in an otherwise healthy person, the body's defenses are likely to resolve the infection and the ear drum nearly always heals. Antibiotic administration can prevent perforation of the eardrum and hasten recovery of the ear.

Pharmacotherapy

Acute Pharmacotherapies

• Antibiotic drops
• Topical antifungal