Suppurative Otitis Media

Suppurative otitis media is purulent infection of the middle ear, acute (painful bulging TM, fever) or chronic (persistent otorrhea with TM perforation). Treatment: pain control; oral antibiotics (amoxicillin) for acute; aural toilet and topical drops for chronic; myringotomy/grommet if recurrent/complicated; tympanoplasty for persistent perforation.

Common Symptoms

Otalgia; fever; otorrhea; conductive hearing loss; bulging/perforated TM

Causes and Pathogenesis

Bacterial infection of middle-ear mucosa with pus formation.

Treatment

Pain control; oral antibiotics for acute; aural toilet/topical drops for chronic; surgery if recurrent/chronic

Preventive Measures

Vaccination; treat rhinitis; keep chronic ear dry.

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.