Symptoms and Treatment of Otitis Media

Otitis media is a common ear disease involving infection or inflammation of the middle ear. The symptoms and treatment are briefly described as follows: 1. Symptoms include ear pain, hearing loss, tinnitus, and a sensation of ear blockage. Some patients may also experience systemic symptoms such as fever and chills. In children, due to unclear communication, symptoms may manifest as ear-pulling and irritability. 2. Regarding treatment, acute otitis media often requires antibiotics to control infection, along with ear drops to relieve symptoms. For chronic otitis media, in addition to medication, surgical interventions such as myringocentesis (puncture of the eardrum for fluid drainage) or myringotomy (incision of the eardrum) may be necessary. 3. Keeping the ear clean and dry, and avoiding water entering the ear, are also important measures for preventing and treating otitis media. Patients experiencing symptoms of otitis media should seek medical attention promptly and follow medical advice for treatment to prevent worsening of the condition and potential hearing impairment.