Infectious Myringitis
Alternate Names : Acute Myringitis
What are the treatments for the disease?
Treatment of infectious myringitis may include:
antibiotics
antibiotics together with steroid ear drops
ear drops that provide local
anesthesia
over-the-counter or prescription pain medicine given by mouth
rupturing the vesicles on the eardrum with a myringotomy knife
What are the side effects of the treatments?
Antibiotics and other medicines may cause allergic reactions,
stomach upset, or rash.
What happens after treatment for the disease?
In most cases, the eardrum returns to normal after successful treatment.
How is the disease monitored?
If the pain does not resolve over a brief time, medical attention
is needed. Any new or worsening symptoms should be reported to the healthcare
provider.
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