APPLICATION OF ANTIBIOTIC-CONTAINING EAR DROPS IN TREATMENT OF ACUTE OTITIS MEDIA

Sh Japaridze1, L Lomidze1, I Nakhutsrishvili2

  • 11National Center for Otolaryngology, Japaridze-Kevanishvili Clinic; Georgia.

Insights

This study evaluated antibiotic ear drops for acute otitis media in 250 patients. Combined therapy showed potential for treating middle ear infections effectively.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Otitis, a significant ear condition, requires prompt and appropriate treatment to prevent complications.
  • The study included 250 patients aged 2 to 64, diagnosed with various forms of otitis, including middle purulent otitis, middle secretory otitis, external diffuse otitis, and external otitis media.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the efficacy of antibiotic-containing ear drops when used with mono- or systemic antibiotics for acute otitis media.
  • To provide data on treatment outcomes for different types of otitis.

Main Methods:

  • Descriptive statistics were employed for data analysis.
  • Frequency distribution of variables was determined.
  • Results were presented using numeric values and percentages.

Main Results:

  • The study analyzed data from 250 patients with different otitis diagnoses.
  • Efficacy of antibiotic ear drops in combination therapy was investigated.
  • Data on patient demographics and diagnoses were collected anonymously.

Conclusions:

  • Timely and adequate treatment is crucial for curing otitis and avoiding complications.
  • The research provides a basis for understanding the effectiveness of combined antibiotic therapies for otitis media.