The difference between ear eczema and otitis media

The difference between ear eczema and otitis media is that the causes are different, the symptoms are different, and the treatment methods are also different.

1. Causes of the disease: Ear eczema may be caused by the skin and mucous membrane of the ear canal being in a humid environment for a long time. It is related to endocrine disorders and mental stress. Otitis media is usually caused by bacterial infection of the ear.

2. Different symptoms: Patients with ear eczema will experience itching in the ear canal, accompanied by a burning sensation, but no secretions will appear. Patients with otitis media will experience increased secretions in the ear canal, accompanied by ear pain and fever.

3. Treatment method: Patients with ear eczema need to cooperate with the doctor to take oral antihistamines such as loratadine for treatment. They can also use a cotton swab dipped in a small amount of calamine lotion for cleaning. When treating otitis media, they need to cooperate with the doctor to take oral amoxicillin or cephalosporin drugs to promote the disappearance of local inflammation. When pain occurs, they need to use ibuprofen sustained-release tablets.

When you experience discomfort in your ears, you need to go to the ENT department of the hospital in time. The diagnosis can be confirmed through an ear endoscopy, and you can cooperate with the doctor to take targeted treatment. If it is not treated in time, complications may occur, and in severe cases it may even affect hearing.