What are the treatments for otitis media?

Otitis media seriously affects the patient's health, life and work, so if you want to avoid the harm it causes as much as possible, you should understand the correct methods. Drug treatment and surgical treatment are common treatments now, and you should also pay attention to care in life.

1. Treatment policy

Treat the cause, clear the lesions, keep the nasal cavity unobstructed, prevent sewage from entering the ears, and prevent secondary infection.

2. Drug treatment

The simple type is mainly treated with local medication, and antibiotic aqueous solution or a mixture of antibiotics and steroid hormones, such as 0.25% chloramphenicol solution, chloramphenicol cortisone solution, ofloxacin ear drops, etc., can be used to treat otitis media and otitis externa.

3. Surgical treatment

If a large perforation of the tympanic membrane affects hearing, tympanoplasty or tympanoplasty may be performed.

4. Other treatments

Actively treat upper respiratory tract infectious diseases, such as chronic sinusitis and chronic tonsillitis.

5. Prognosis

Regardless of the nature of otitis media, it can generally be cured through timely and appropriate treatment. However, in some cases there may be residual effects such as hearing loss and tinnitus.

6. Diet adjustment

The diet should be light, easily digestible, and nutritious. Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits. Avoid spicy foods such as wine, onions, garlic, etc. to prevent internal heat and toxins. In normal times, you should also eat more foods that clear away heat and eliminate toxins, such as honeysuckle dew, mung bean soup, etc.