Most patients with acute otitis media can recover within 1-2 weeks after active treatment, although the specific treatment cycle depends on the severity of the patient’s condition, the treatment plan, the timing of the treatment, and the individual’s physical condition, etc. Individual variability may exist. Acute otitis media is mainly caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus hemolyticus infections, which can lead to ear pain, tinnitus and stuffiness. Acute otitis media is mainly treated with medication, such as commonly used antiseptic and anti-inflammatory drugs, penicillin, amoxicillin, etc., which can play the role of anti-inflammatory and control the condition. If the treatment is not timely during the acute attack, leading to the spread of the disease, it can develop into chronic otitis media, which will be treated faster, and if necessary, need to be treated by surgery, so the time needed for recovery will also be extended, and may take 1-2 months or longer. Therefore, once acute otitis media occurs, it is important to pay attention to timely hospital consultation and treatment, which can promote the recovery of the condition.