Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Suggest Medication For Cold And Double Ear Infection
Hello, my 10 year old son just came back from a doctor visit. He has been off and on sick with a cold since early December. 2 weeks ago he was diagnosed with a double ear infection. Completed a treatment of amoxicillin as this past Friday. His coughing remained so I brought him in today. Doctor was a little unsure but said based on his month long cough and listening to his breathing, oxygen levels at 96. She would have to say he has pneumonia. Prescribed breathing treatments and Z pack. My question is... if he never had a fever, or serious pneumonia symptoms wouldn t it be walking pneumonia? Isn t that viral? So how would antibiotics help with viral pneumonia??? I am just hesitant to start him on another antibiotic. If the breathing treatments alone will help him clear out and get back to normal.
Wed, 9 Mar 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of cold and double ear infection which is due to eustachian tube dysfunction as it connects the two organs and leads to creation of negative pressure inside ears. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take few preventive measures and along with that you should take antiallergic medication such as Levocetirizine and proper course of antibiotic such as Amoxicillin to suppress infection. Avoid intake of cold beverages and spicy, sharp and oily food. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should go for otoscopic examination and get audiometry testing as well and start treatment after proper diagnosis. You should not prick ear with any sharp object. Put Otogesic ear drops.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of cold and double ear infection which is due to eustachian tube dysfunction as it connects the two organs and leads to creation of negative pressure inside ears. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take few preventive measures and along with that you should take antiallergic medication such as Levocetirizine and proper course of antibiotic such as Amoxicillin to suppress infection. Avoid intake of cold beverages and spicy, sharp and oily food. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should go for otoscopic examination and get audiometry testing as well and start treatment after proper diagnosis. You should not prick ear with any sharp object. Put Otogesic ear drops.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....