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Treatment for Otitis Media
Treatment for Otitis Media
Specific treatment for otitis media will be determined by your physician and may include:
- Antibiotic medication
- Medication for pain
- Myringotomy - surgery to insert tubes to ventilate the middle ear and keep air pressure level.
Can otitis media be prevented?
Cold and allergy medications do not appear to prevent otitis media. And, currently, there is no vaccine that can prevent the disease. However, there are certain factors that seem to increase the chances of otitis media developing in some children. These include:
- Living in a home where cigarettes are smoked
- Nursing with a bottle while lying down