Chapter 19: Diseases of the Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat

if infection is present / likely to occur → oral penicillin V for 7 days. topical 2% acetic acid (5 drops tid) - if ear becomes infected (no eardrops should be used prophylactically!) - lowers pH (environment unfavorable to microbial growth). spontaneous perforation closure is usual ................
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