Otitis media with effusion has fluid accumulation
Jun 05, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Xu Gang
Introduction
Secretory otitis media with effusion may be associated with conditions such as eustachian tube obstruction, perilymphatic inflammation, or retropharyngeal abscess, and can be treated through pharmacological interventions, among other methods. Specifically, eustachian tube obstruction caused by softening of the eustachian tube due to various factors typically manifests as otitis media, accompanied by symptoms such as ear pain and purulent discharge.
Otitis media with effusion may be associated with conditions such as eustachian tube obstruction, labyrinthitis, and retropharyngeal abscess. It can be treated through medical interventions, among other approaches. The specific analysis is as follows:
1. Eustachian Tube Obstruction
Eustachian tube obstruction caused by softening of the tube due to various factors may lead to otitis media, typically presenting with symptoms such as ear pain and purulent discharge. Under medical guidance, anti-inflammatory treatment can be achieved by taking medications such as azithromycin dispersible tablets or cefprozil capsules.
2. Labyrinthitis
When the vestibular nerve is infected or irritated, vestibular neuritis may develop, which in turn can trigger otitis media. Symptoms include ear pain and swelling. Treatment may involve medications such as difenidol hydrochloride tablets or promethazine tablets, taken as directed by a physician.
3. Retropharyngeal Abscess
Bacterial infection of the pharynx can cause acute congestion and swelling of the retropharyngeal mucosa, leading to a retropharyngeal abscess. When the pharynx is infected and the body's resistance decreases, bacteria may travel upward into the ear canal, causing otitis media. Symptoms include hearing loss and purulent discharge from the ear. Under medical supervision, treatment may include antibiotics such as cefradine capsules or cefixime dispersible tablets.
In addition to the above common causes, otitis media with effusion may also be related to other conditions such as adenoid hypertrophy, cerebrospinal fluid leakage, or tumors of the pharynx and larynx. Patients are advised to seek timely medical evaluation at a hospital and cooperate with physicians for targeted treatment based on the underlying cause.
