Usually it is rhinitis that spreads to the middle ear through the Eustachian tube route of infection, and rhinitis can cause otitis media, while otitis media does not cause rhinitis.
Rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal cavity caused by viruses, bacteria, allergens, various physical and chemical factors and certain systemic diseases.
Inflammation of the nasal cavity can be caused by infection via the Eustachian tube route, resulting in fluid or pus that can build up in the middle ear cavity. Sensitive antibiotics such as amoxicillin are selected according to the causative organisms, short-term oral glucocorticoids such as prednisone, and nasal decongestants such as nasal spray hydroxymetazoline are used. If conservative treatment is not effective, surgical treatment such as tympanotomy and mastoidectomy can be chosen.
When rhinitis, otitis media, need to actively seek medical attention, clear diagnosis, follow the doctor’s instructions standardized treatment.