Ear blockage caused by skull base fracture may be caused by the accumulation of blood in the middle ear cavity, cerebrospinal fluid ear leakage, etc. Patients can take medication, surgical treatment, general measures to regulate and other treatment methods.
1. Medication: When patients with skull base fracture experience ear blockage, they can follow the doctor’s instructions to use furosemide nasal drip and mometasone furoate nasal spray to promote the opening of the eustachian tube, which is conducive to the drainage and absorption of blood in the middle ear cavity. Oral amoxicillin capsules, ceftriaxone sodium tablets and other antibiotics to prevent infection.
2. Surgery: For patients with cerebrospinal fluid leakage, if it has not stopped for more than one month, or if it is complicated by other diseases such as meningitis, then surgical treatment is needed, mainly surgical repair of the broken area.
3. General measures: patients with skull base fracture should have a light diet and eat fresh vegetables and fruits, such as green vegetables, apples and bananas. Patients should ensure adequate rest and should not be overworked. Patients should quit smoking and alcohol, which is conducive to the recovery of the body.
When patients with skull base fracture have symptoms of ear blockage, they should follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.