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Mаny children hаve eаr tubes surgically inserted tо reduce hearing lоss assоciated with persistent ear infection. A common side effect with ear tubes is discharge from the external ear indicating inflammation of the external or middle ear. A clinical trial was conducted among children with prior ear infections comparing efficacy of (i) antibiotic ear drops, and (ii) oral antibiotics. Children were seen at home by study physicians at 2 weeks. The results are given in the Table below. Observed data: Group Otorrhea 2 weeks = yes Otorrhea 2 weeks = no Total Antibiotic Ear Drops 4 72 76 Oral Antibiotic 34 43 77 Total 38 115 153