Otita și antibioticul la copii: de ce nu din prima zi - cu Dr. Ilinca Tranulis

17 Oct 2026 · 10 min
10:17

In this Romanian‑language interview, pediatrician Dr. Ilinca Tranuliș discusses ear pain (otalgia) and otitis in children, focusing on when antibiotics are truly needed and why they should not be prescribed from the first day of symptoms. She explains how parents can recognise ear pain in non‑verbal children (hand‑to‑ear, crying, persistent irritability) and the importance of examining the tympanic membrane, noting that many pediatricians lack formal training in otoscopy. Dr. Tranuliș emphasizes that most ear infections are viral and resolve with supportive care—paracetamol, nasal clearance, rest—while unnecessary antibiotic use fuels antimicrobial resistance. She describes the challenges physicians face in distinguishing bacterial from viral infections, the limited reliability of rapid throat tests and blood work, and the typical progression from a viral upper‑respiratory infection to a possible secondary bacterial otitis after 4‑5 days. The conversation also covers parental expectations, the tendency toward defensive medicine, and the need for “watchful waiting” (usually not seeing a doctor before the third or fourth day) unless red‑flag signs appear (high fever, severe pain, otorrhea, suspected perforation). Dr. Tranuliș advocates for educating parents to trust the child’s immune system, to avoid quick‑fix remedies, and to maintain open communication with the physician, including follow‑up visits if symptoms persist. The interview highlights the broader public‑health issue of antibiotic overuse in Romania and the importance of preserving microbiome health.

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