Developments in diagnosing and treating otitis media
Eichenwald, H.
American Family Physician 31(3): 155-164
1985
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-838X PMID: 3872049 Document Number: 256212
Acute otitis media is commonly caused by pneumococcus and Hemophilus influenzae. Amoxicillin is recommended as the initial therapy when the causative agent has not been identified. If amoxicillin is ineffective, cefaclor is useful. Decongestants are of little proven value. Since most middle ear effusions resolve spontaneously in three to four months, surgical treatment is seldom indicated.