Patient's question:
Is the use of traditional Chinese medicine effective for treating otitis media? Everyone says that traditional Chinese medicine is effective for treating otitis media, is it really the case?Doctor's answer:
Otitis media is caused by inflammation and pus formation in the middle ear mucosa. The triggers are often previous nasopharyngeal infections, but it can also be caused by nasal irritation or direct secondary bacterial invasion. Therefore, preventing colds and treating them promptly can reduce the risk of developing otitis media.Advice:
Hello, the treatment of otitis media first requires addressing the underlying cause, such as colds or nasopharyngeal inflammation. Antibiotics can then be used for local irrigation or ear drops. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatments take longer to heal inflammation, so it is recommended to combine TCM and Western medicine to avoid delaying the condition and causing other complications.
Additionally, avoid noisy environments and ensure regular follow-up visits to the hospital at intervals to prevent other complications and achieve early detection and treatment. For severe and chronic otitis media that does not heal, surgical treatment may be considered.
Wishing you a speedy recovery!