HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Ventilation Tube In Ears. Perforation After Drained By Suction. Clear Fluid Coming. Need Broad Spectrum Antiboitics

Hi my son has Downs and ENT problems ventilation tube in one ear the other has been removed and perforation is left which is fine. THe other ear has been drained by suction yesterday and given Ciloxan drops, the problem is today I can see clear fluid coming from the tube this was explained to me as needing broad spectrum antiboitics do I need to see GP?
Sat, 30 Jun 2012
Report Abuse
ENT Specialist,  's  Response
hello marion,your son is having an infection of the middle ear.the drainage is due to the infection.the fluid should should tested[culture and sensitivity] to identify the bacteria,and to detect its antibiotic sensitivity.an antibiotic is needed.plz see your gp asap.wishing your son good health. dr praveen.
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
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]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Ciprofloxacin


Loading Online Doctors....
Ventilation Tube In Ears. Perforation After Drained By Suction. Clear Fluid Coming. Need Broad Spectrum Antiboitics

hello marion,your son is having an infection of the middle ear.the drainage is due to the infection.the fluid should should tested[culture and sensitivity] to identify the bacteria,and to detect its antibiotic sensitivity.an antibiotic is needed.plz see your gp asap.wishing your son good health. dr praveen.