Symptoms and Treatment of Acute Otitis Media

Symptoms of Acute Otitis Media: 1. Hearing loss: Patients with acute otitis media may experience hearing loss due to eardrum perforation or inflammation from fluid accumulation in the middle ear. 2. Ear pain: During an acute episode of otitis media, patients experience suppurative inflammation, which stimulates the area, increases local tension, and causes pain. 3. Tinnitus: Patients with acute otitis media may develop tinnitus, possibly due to inflammation affecting the nerves or eardrum perforation. 4. Fever: Acute otitis media causes local bacterial infection, and if the infection is severe enough to cause suppuration, it can lead to elevated body temperature. Treatment for Acute Otitis Media: 1. Medication therapy: Patients with acute otitis media require prompt anti-inflammatory treatment. Oral medications such as cephalosporins, roxithromycin, and prednisone can be used, along with topical medications such as phenol glycerin and ofloxacin ear drops. 2. Surgical treatment: If the patient's condition is severe and there is fluid accumulation behind the eardrum, surgical intervention may be required.