Patient's question:
Patient is male, 4 years old, symptoms started at the age of 2, with intermittent episodes occurring three or four times in between. The child was breastfed, and it is estimated that lying down while feeding may have caused it. Later on, any cold would trigger the symptoms.Doctor's answer:
Common symptoms of otitis media:1. Hearing loss: Decreased hearing, hyperacusis. It may improve or worsen when turning the head. If only one ear is affected, it may go unnoticed for a long time.
2. Ear pain: Acute otitis media may cause persistent dull ear pain or intermittent sharp pain. In chronic otitis media, ear pain is less noticeable. The condition may also be accompanied by a feeling of ear blockage or fullness, which can be temporarily relieved by pressing the tragus.
3. Tinnitus: Often low-pitched and intermittent, such as "popping" sounds, buzzing, or flowing water sounds. When moving the head or yawning or blowing the nose, a "popping" sensation may occur in the ear.
Treatment for otitis media: Tympanoplasty.
Precautions for otitis media:
1. Rest and ensure adequate sleep.
2. Pay attention to indoor air circulation and keep nasal passages clear.
3. Actively treat nasal diseases. When blowing your nose, avoid forcefulness and pressing both nostrils closed simultaneously. Instead, blow one nostril at a time.
4. After swimming, let water drain from the ear. Those with chronic otitis media should avoid swimming.
5. Actively prevent and treat colds.
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