Chronic suppurative otitis media is an inflammatory condition characterized by disruption of tympanic membrane and aural discharge. It is one of the most incidental conditions in head and neck. There has been a substantial debate about the therapeutic approach for some decades now. From review of past medical literature, it was evident that culture and sensitivity is essential in eradicating the causative organism. However, the cost-effectiveness is a major concern for low-income population. Due to such concern, empirical therapy has proved to be a suitable therapeutic approach since commonly found organisms are highly sensitive to routine antibiotics.
Keywords: Chronic suppurative otitis media; empirical therapy; otoscopy.