A member asked:

I've had painful otitis media one week, even on omnicef and now iv rocephin (ceftriaxone) (for chronic sinusitis). do i need myringotomy?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

You may. : It is possible that you have an ear infection with your sinusitis. If you do, and it is not getting better with antibiotics, a myringotomy may help. To find out, you should make an appointment with your ENT to check your ear.

Answered 3/13/2015

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Dr. Franklyn Gergits answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Sinusitis and otitis: Greetings. I would recommend adding ibuprophen as directed, saline irrigation, a decongestant and possibly a mucus thinner such as mucinex (guaifenesin). A myringotomy isn't needed at this point. See your ENT doctor for confirmation.

Answered 6/10/2014

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