Causes of stuffy ears include secretory otitis media, cerumen impaction, neurological hearing loss, etc. Targeted treatment measures need to be taken according to the specific causes. Including medication, surgery, etc.
1. Secretory otitis media: keep the nasal cavity clear and avoid water in the external ear canal. In the acute attack period oral cefuroxime and other medication to control infection. For those who have nasal congestion, local use of ephedrine and other nasal alkaline congestants in the nose, nasal spray glucocorticoids to relieve the swelling of the nasal mucosa. If necessary, surgical treatment, tympanocentesis or tube placement.
2. Cerumen impaction: It is recommended to use cerumen hooks and other tools to remove cerumen with the help of a professional ear, nose and throat doctor. If the cerumen is very dry and hard and is difficult to remove, it is necessary to use sodium bicarbonate to soften the cerumen first, and then remove it by suction method or rinsing method.
3. Neurological hearing loss: it can be treated with drugs such as betahistine to improve the blood supply of the inner ear, nourish the nerves and improve the microcirculation, and with hyperbaric oxygen chamber, acupuncture and other symptomatic treatments.
It is recommended that patients seek medical advice in time to clarify the diagnosis, the above drugs should be used in accordance with medical advice.