How to treat acute otitis media

Acute otitis, i.e. acute tympanitis, is mostly caused by a direct wave of otitis externa or otitis media, but can also be caused by foreign bodies in the external ear canal, cerumen embolism, strong medication irritation, drastic changes in air pressure and ear digging, and can have symptoms of ear pain, fever and hearing loss with tinnitus. Treatment is mainly based on the principle of infection control. Acute otitis treatment should first actively remove the cause and prevent external stimulation. If there is cerumen or foreign body in the external ear canal, it needs to be removed first to avoid observation. If diagnosed, antibiotics or antiviral drugs need to be used as soon as possible to control the infection. Commonly used drugs such as oxyfloxacin ear drops, and those with secretions can be treated by cleaning the external ear canal with hydrogen peroxide and then dropping glycerin borate. For severe pain in the ear, analgesics can be given to relieve discomfort, and local heat or physical therapy can also be applied. If the symptoms are severe, surgical treatment, such as tympanic chamber puncture and fluid extraction, or eardrope incision, is required. During the treatment process, regular follow-ups are needed to keep the external ear canal dry and to observe the treatment effect, usually in a treatment cycle of about one week. In daily life, patients should prevent water from entering their ears and pay extra attention when bathing and swimming to avoid recurrence of the disease. You can exercise moderately according to your condition to enhance your physical fitness and improve your personal resistance.