Patient's question:
Yesterday, my girlfriend accompanied me to the hospital for a check-up. The doctor said I have secretory otitis media. No wonder I often feel a sense of fullness and pain in my ears. Recently, I've also been feeling extremely itchy inside my ears, but when I use cotton swabs to dig, I can't seem to remove any dirt.Doctor's answer:
Hello, the treatment principles for secretory otitis media involve draining the middle ear fluid, improving ventilation and drainage of the middle ear, and treating the underlying cause. Maintain nasal and eustachian tube patency. Generally, 1% ephedrine solution or alternating nasal drops (sprays) with beclomethasone dipropionate aerosol can be used. Antibiotics, corticosteroids such as dexamethasone or prednisone, may also be used, but only for short-term treatment.