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Antibiotics vs no treatment or placebo on top of topical antibiotics

Resolution of ear discharge ‐ measured after 4 weeks · people with CSOM; one study included patients of unknown age; one study included children with CSOM who had not responded to initial…

It is very uncertain whether systemic antibiotics changes resolution of ear discharge ‐ measured after 4 weeks (6 weeks) (Oral… compared with no treatment or placebo on top of topical antibiotics (very low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Topical quinolone vs oral amoxicillin‐clavulanic acid combination

Resolution of ear discharge ‐ measured at 1 to 2 weeks · adults with CSOM

It is very uncertain whether topical quinolone changes resolution of ear discharge ‐ 1 to 2 weeks compared with oral amoxicillin‐clavulanic acid combination (very low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review