Patient's question:
Doctor, I have had otitis media and cholesteatoma for eight years already, but during these eight years, the condition has always been stable. I never expected that in just these past few days, it has already started to worsen again. Doctor, what should I do? How should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
If the inflammation in the cholesteatoma middle ear continues to worsen, surgical treatment can be adopted. Careful observation may reveal a continuously increasing amount of secretions. If an odor reappears, it is likely related to a bacterial infection. Additionally, oral antibiotics should be taken to reduce inflammation. It is also important to maintain a light diet, consume more fresh fruits and vegetables to replenish vitamins in the body, and minimize the intake of spicy and irritating foods.