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Possibilities of antibiotic treatment of acute otitis media


Authors: I. Šlapák
Authors‘ workplace: Klinika dětské ORL LF MU a FN Brno
Published in: Čes-slov Pediat 2018; 73 (7): 459-462.
Category: Review

Overview

Acute Otitis Media Acute (OMA) is one of the most common inflammations in childhood. The causes of acute inflammation of the middle ear include: Eustachian tube dysfunction and insufficient immune protection. In the clinical picture of acute middle ear inflammation, ear pain and hearing impairment prevail. The most common agent is the initial phases of viruses and bacterial superinfection involves the most common Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophillus influenensae, Moraxella catharhalis.

Generally, fever and agitation are present. Diagnosis of middle ear inflammation is based on otological examination based on otoscopy. Paracenthesis, antipyretic and analgesic (ibuprofen, paracetamol) are used during treatment. Antibiotics are indicated for acute mild inflammation in cases of advanced inflammation, in case of suspected complications of inflammation and in children under one year of age.

Recent studies with recent years compare the effect of cefprozil and potent amoxicillin in the treatment of acute middle ear inflammation. Both antibiotics administered showed the same antibacterial effect and comparable outcome in the course and outcome of treatment. However, Cefrozil showed statistically significantly fewer side effects than potentiated amoxicillin. It has been most commonly found that cefprozil does not occur as often as gastrointestinal symptoms (flatulence, diarrhea, abdominal pain) as with potent amoxicillin. Thus, Cefprozil becomes an advantageous option in the treatment of acute middle ear inflammation, particularly in cases where the patient is allergic to the penicillin family. It offers less side effects and better tolerance when used in pediatric patients.

Key words:

acute otitis media, otoscopy, paracethesis, antibiotics


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