What is right ear mastoiditis?

Apr 17, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lu Cheng
Introduction
Right ear mastoiditis may be caused by acute suppurative otitis media, and can be treated with medications such as chloramphenicol ear drops and amoxicillin capsules. It may also result from upper respiratory tract infection, for which amoxicillin capsules and roxithromycin tablets may be used. Additionally, it could be due to anemia, and may be improved with medications such as dexamethasone acetate tablets and ferrous succinate tablets.

Right ear mastoiditis may be caused by acute suppurative otitis media, upper respiratory tract infections, anemia, or other conditions. It is recommended to select appropriate treatment methods according to the specific cause.

1. Acute suppurative otitis media

If right ear mastoiditis is caused by acute suppurative otitis media, patients can clean the ear discharge thoroughly with hydrogen peroxide solution and, under a doctor's guidance, use medications such as chloramphenicol ear drops and amoxicillin capsules for treatment.

2. Upper respiratory tract infection

If the patient has an upper respiratory tract infection, bacteria may enter the mastoid from the respiratory tract, causing mastoiditis in children. Under a doctor's guidance, medications such as amoxicillin capsules and roxithromycin tablets can be used for treatment.

3. Anemia

If the body is weak and the immune resistance is poor due to chronic conditions such as anemia, mastoiditis may develop as a complication, leading to mastoiditis in children. According to a doctor's recommendation, medications such as dexamethasone acetate tablets and ferrous succinate tablets may be used for improvement.

In addition, other diseases such as chronic nephritis and scarlet fever may also cause mastoiditis in children. It is recommended to follow medical advice for treatment.