What causes the feeling of ear blockage in otitis media, and how is it treated?
Disease description:
Recently, my ear skin has frequently become red and inflamed, accompanied by a decline in hearing. What causes the sensation of blockage in the ear due to otitis media, and how should it be treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Gang
Ear blockage caused by otitis media is usually due to inflammation in the ear leading to abscess formation. It is recommended to take oral antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor's guidance, along with oral corticosteroids and nasal corticosteroid sprays. If there is fluid in the middle ear (tympanic cavity), tympanocentesis with aspiration or myringotomy may be required. Ear blockage associated with otitis media may be caused by secretory otitis media. In cases of secretory otitis media, medication can be used to open the Eustachian tube and drain fluid from the middle ear. If drug treatment proves ineffective,
