Do you have otitis media and you will have pus and running water

Most of us know that if the ear is purulent, it is otitis media. Is all otitis media purulent? Not necessarily. Generally speaking, as long as it is the inflammation of the middle ear cavity inside the eardrum, we all call it otitis media.

But we need to be clear about the concept of otitis media. Not all otitis media will discharge pus.

For example, our tympanic membrane is perforated due to otitis media, and then the pus flows out. This kind of otitis media is called suppurative otitis media. This kind of otitis media will be purulent. Another kind of otitis media, we also suffer from otitis media, but because of the lack of virulence of bacteria, the tympanic membrane is still intact, and all the secretion is accumulated in the middle ear cavity, and does not flow out. This kind of otitis media We call it secretory otitis media, also known as catarrhal otitis media.

What should we do if we have otitis media?

For otitis media, we need to find out what causes otitis media. If it is caused by inflammation, we should use anti-inflammatory drugs to make the inflammation subside. It is worth mentioning that secretory otitis media is like the tympanic membrane I said above is complete, so any ear drops you use are useless. Secondly, there are two factors that may cause otitis media: one is adenoid hypertrophy, the other is tumor, both of which are the same. Only when the cause of otitis media is cured can it subside.

So if we have secretory otitis media after the drug has no effect? What should I do?

If we still don’t get better after the drug treatment, we can consider the surgical treatment. In fact, the treatment on the hand is quite simple, that is to cut a hole on the tympanic membrane, and then put a ventilation tube in, so as to facilitate the outflow of ear effusion and promote recovery.

After the operation, we need to pay attention to the following points:

First, avoid water in the ear. After the operation, don’t forget that there is a tube in your ear and the tympanic membrane has holes. If the sewage flows into the middle ear along this tube and causes infection, you can imagine how serious the consequences are. So take a bath and wash your hair. When swimming, remember to block your ears to avoid water.

Second, avoid cold. A lot of otitis media is caused by a cold, so you should avoid a cold. A cold will cause the recurrence of otitis media. Even if you can’t avoid it, you should also prevent it at ordinary times.

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Third, don’t pick earwax. After the operation, don’t dig earwax with your hands. At the same time, there may be some itching in the ear canal. Please bear it. In case you dig and dig out the pipe, it’s ok if you push it in. Can’t you spend money to do the operation again? Is the money well spent?

Fourth, avoid strenuous exercise. Yes, you need to avoid strenuous exercise, but general exercise doesn’t matter.

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