Why is my otitis media not responding to the medicines?
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
I have otitis media with yellow discharge from both ears. I used Ceftriaxone Sulbactam injection 1.5g. for 10 days of injection, but no difference was felt. I had this discharge five years ago and again last year, and was prescribed amoxicillin-clavulanate potassium. The doctor had a pus culture done, and a diagnosis of bacterial or fungal infection was given.
Please suggest any new antibiotics.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com
I am very sorry about your medical condition, and I am glad that you are paying attention to changes in your body system. But do not worry, I am here to take care of you.
Regarding your symptoms, I understand you are disturbed about your ear health, but let us take a look at your history. You were diagnosed with otitis media in both ears that has poorly responded to Ceftriaxone sulbactam.
I believe you may be taking the wrong medication for the right diagnosis. The reason why the Ceftriaxone sulbactam did not work is that it works for gram-negative and gram-positive aerobic bacteria, and not the anaerobic bacteria that are responsible for the ear infection.
For confirmation, please do an ear swab test and reply to me with the results. Meanwhile, to help out with the treatment, I will advise you to take the following:
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Clean both ears with spirit and Hydrogen peroxide.
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Apply topical one percent Chloramphenicol or Neomycin ear drops twice daily for 10 days.
Consult your specialist doctor and discuss with him or her before starting medications.
I hope this helps you.
Thanks for using icliniq, and have a nice day.
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