Patient's question:
Diagnosed with otitis media in August of this year, after medication treatment for the nose and ears, there has been no improvement. A tympanometry test was performed, with results showing all "NR," and the effect has been poor. As of December, it has been over three months. How should traditional Chinese medicine treat this condition?Doctor's answer:
Treatment of otitis media involves the following aspects: During the acute phase, bed rest and symptomatic treatment are required. Sulfonamides and antibiotics can be used for anti-inflammatory purposes. Before the eardrum perforates, 2% to 5% phenol glycerin ear drops can be applied three times a day, with three to four drops per application. If the earache is severe, the eardrum is bulging, or the perforation is too small and pus discharge is difficult, surgical myringotomy may be considered.If the eardrum perforates, 3% boric acid solution or 3% hydrogen peroxide can be used to rinse the ear first. Then, one type of ear drop can be selected, such as 2% phenol glycerin, 2.5% chloramphenicol glycerin, 1% to 2% gentamicin, or 1% cinnabar solution. At the same time, 1% ephedrine nasal drops can be used to promote pharyngotympanic tube inflammation and unobstructed drainage, facilitating middle ear drainage.
If pus discharge stops, the eardrum perforation has healed, but hearing is still poor, pharyngotympanic tube indirect insufflation can be performed.