How Can Middle Ear Fluid Be Treated?
Middle ear fluid can be treated in many ways. It is important to know that a treatment that works for one child may not work for another. IF one treatment does note work, another treatment can be tried. Please discuss each of the treatments listed below with your child’s health care provider. Be sure to ask about the possible advantages and disadvantages of each treatment as well. Then, decide with your child’s health care provider on the treatment for middle ear fluid. • Observation. Middle car fluid often goes away without treatment. Some studies show that for most children middle ear fluid clears after 3 to 6 months without treatment. • Antibiotic Drug Treatment. Studies show that middle ear fluid cleared slightly faster in some children given antibiotic drugs than those not given antibiotics. However, antibiotics have some unwanted effects, such as diarrhea, rash, and others. Also they can be expensive and some children have trouble taking them. For these reasons, you and your chil
