Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media

Chronic suppurative otitis media is persistent or recurrent purulent otorrhea with a tympanic-membrane perforation and conductive hearing loss, lasting >6 weeks. It may be safe (mucosal) or unsafe (cholesteatoma). Treatment: aural toilet and topical antibiotic-steroid drops; oral antibiotics for acute exacerbation; surgical tympanoplasty/mastoidectomy for cholesteatoma or persistent perforation; keep the ear dry.

Common Symptoms

Recurrent/persistent purulent otorrhea; TM perforation; conductive hearing loss; >6 weeks

Causes and Pathogenesis

Chronic Eustachian dysfunction/perforation leads to persistent middle-ear infection/inflammation.

Treatment

Aural toilet + topical antibiotic-steroid drops; oral antibiotics for exacerbation; surgery for cholesteatoma/persistent perforation

Preventive Measures

Keep ear dry; treat acute OM; screen for cholesteatoma.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Otolaryngology (ENT) department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.