How many days should a child with acute otitis media take antibiotics?
Disease description:
The child has had otitis media for several days; after taking antibiotics for a period, symptoms improved. How long should antibiotics be administered for acute otitis media in children?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xie Zixing
Pediatric acute otitis media usually requires a 7- to 10-day course of antibiotics, depending on the child's symptoms. If the treatment response is inadequate, the duration of medication may need to be extended appropriately. Generally, the overall treatment period is not long. However, more severe symptoms may require a longer treatment duration. To prevent recurrence, thorough treatment is essential. Therefore, it is important to promptly consult an ear, nose, and throat specialist at a local hospital.
