Doctors advise people to focus on diseases of the ear canal caused by mild inflammation, such as acute otitis media. Which is caused by a virus or bacteria, often found in conjunction with respiratory infections, and in some cases, complications can arise when the infection spreads and is more dangerous than expected if not properly treated.
On February 28, 2023 Dr. Natthaphong Wongwiwat, Deputy Director-General of the Medical Department Said acute otitis media. A disease that can occur in both children and adults. with inflammation of the middle ear, which lies between the outer and inner ear The germ that causes inflammation can be a virus or a bacteria. It is often found in conjunction with respiratory infections such as the common cold, influenza, strep throat, tonsillitis, which the infection usually passes from the nose and nasopharyngeal sinuses to the middle ear through the Eustachian tube, which is a tube that connects the back cavity. nose and middle ear Acute otitis media If left untreated, fluid builds up in the middle ear or perforates the eardrum. Including various complications that follow, such as inflammation may result in inflammation of the mastoid cavity inner ear inflammation Facial paralysis due to chronic inflammation resulting in swelling of the face can cause pressure on the facial nerves and problems with muscle control. , meningitis, which is a very rare complication but very dangerous If the infection spreads to the meninges Or cause a brain abscess if the infection spreads to the brain.
Dr. Nuttawat Pongchomphon, a skilled physician Otolaryngology Specialized Medical Center Group, Rajavithi Hospital 2 (Rangsit) Said acute otitis media. There will be pain in the affected ear, may feel tightness in the ear or ringing in the ear, tinnitus, decreased hearing level, with such symptoms often have an infection in the upper respiratory tract. Fever and tinnitus subside after eardrum perforation and pus has drained. For patients with chronic and progressive infections There will be a high fever, dizziness, loss of balance, etc. For treatment, it is divided into 1. Medicines, including antibiotics to eliminate the bacteria that cause it, which should be taken for a period of at least 10-14 days. Reduce swelling to cause the mucosa around the opening of the Eustachian tube to collapse swelling, painkillers, antipyretics, take as necessary. It will greatly reduce ear pain. Often done in cases where drug treatment is ineffective. or there are complications and one treatment is Mastoidectomy is usually performed in cases where there is inflammation or pus buildup within the mastoid cavity. In the event that the symptoms do not improve after taking the drug, the fever does not decrease, severe headache, tinnitus, decreased hearing level Water or pus draining from the ear You should immediately see an otolaryngologist for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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