Chronic Otitis Media

Chronic otitis media is persistent middle-ear inflammation lasting more than 6 weeks, including chronic suppurative otitis media with otorrhea and tympanic-membrane perforation, or chronic mucosal disease with Eustachian dysfunction. Treatment: aural toilet; topical antibiotic-steroid drops; oral antibiotics for acute exacerbation; surgical tympanoplasty/mastoidectomy for persistent perforation/cholesteatoma; keep the ear dry.

Common Symptoms

Persistent otorrhea; TM perforation; conductive hearing loss; >6 weeks; recurrent

Causes and Pathogenesis

Persistent Eustachian dysfunction/perforation leads to chronic middle-ear infection/inflammation.

Treatment

Aural toilet; topical drops; oral antibiotics for exacerbation; surgery for perforation/cholesteatoma

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.