ear infections

[Guest guest]

Just a little " nurse " note about ear infections. There are two types of ear

infections, one in the outer ear canal, the other in the middle ear, behind

the ear drum. The outer ear canal infection is called otitis externa and the

middle ear infection is called otitis media. The outer ear infection is treated

with ear drops, usually a combination of a steroid and an antibiotic. The

middle ear infection is the one that the article talks about, and the type

where you have tubes and drainage, and treatment with antibiotics. When you

have otitis externa, it is near impossible to wear hearing aids. It varies

with otitis media. And some kids will have both kinds at the same time, though

this is not usually the case. I'm thinking that even if the American Academy of

Pediatrics recommends not using antibiotics right away for otitis media in most

children, they (pediatricians and ENTs) will give antibiotics to kids with

pre-existing hearing loss since they are at much higher risk for problems. Hope

this is helpful, (RN in GA)

[Guest guest]

> I am not a nurse, but I do want to share what I learned from a

knowledgeable

> ENT.

I heard the same thing recently on TV - I'm thinking it was on Good Morning

America.

-Kay

[Guest guest]

> I am not a nurse, but I do want to share what I learned from a

knowledgeable

> ENT.

I heard the same thing recently on TV - I'm thinking it was on Good Morning

America.

-Kay

[Guest guest]

> I am not a nurse, but I do want to share what I learned from a

knowledgeable

> ENT.

I heard the same thing recently on TV - I'm thinking it was on Good Morning

America.

-Kay