#岳阳头条 ##平江县第一人民医院#
After a cold, you suddenly feel a little stuffy in your ears, sometimes blocked, and then slowly feel a little pain in the deep part of your ears, and people become irritable, and even feel that your hearing is also declining. Suddenly, one day, a stream of heat came out of my ears.
What's the matter? Ears rotten?No!No!No!Don't be in a hurry to think about it, scare yourself.
The otolaryngologist of the First People's Hospital of Pingjiang County tells you that this is a manifestation of acute purulent otitis media accompanied by perforation of the eardrum, and if the treatment is not standardized, it may develop into chronic purulent otitis media, with many ear problems such as repeated ear discharge pus, hearing loss and tinnitus.
Correct identification of suppurative otitis media
●Recent acute upper respiratory tract infection (eg, acute rhinitis, acute tonsillitis);
●Recent infection with an acute infectious disease (eg, scarlet fever, measles, influenza);
●Whether there is unclean water in the ears;
●Whether the nose is blown inappropriately;
●Whether there has been a recent ruptured tympanic membrane due to trauma;
●Chronic lesions of the nose or pharynx (eg, adenoidal hypertrophy, chronic tonsillitis, chronic sinusitis);
●Whether there is a decrease in systemic or local resistance (e.g., malnutrition, systemic chronic diseases, etc.);
●If the infant or child is in an inappropriate breastfeeding position (recumbent position).
What are the symptoms of suppurative otitis media
1. Repeated pus in the ear
Pus can recur, with the control of infection pus can disappear, can also be induced by the decline of the body's resistance, etc., or even continue to flow pus, occasionally mixed with blood.
2. Lowering the force
With repeated episodes of inflammation, perforation of the tympanic membrane, abnormal vibration of the ossicular chain, and damage to bacterial toxins can lead to varying degrees of hearing loss.
3. Tinnitus
Persistent or intermittent buzzing, hissing or other noises in the ear, which may be especially noticeable when quiet, can be a major problem for patients.
How to prevent suppurative otitis media
1. Early identification
(1) For acute otitis media, it is necessary to take medication early, standardly, and sufficiently, and cannot blindly stop the drug because the symptoms improve slightly, which will lead to prolonged inflammation and repeated symptoms.
(2) If there are uncomfortable symptoms such as repeated pus discharge and hearing loss, you should go to the hospital as soon as possible, and the cause should be clarified through specialized examination and treated in time.
2. Daily protection
(1) Correct blowing of nose and breathing habits
In the event of a cold or nasal congestion, avoid blowing your nose vigorously to reduce the risk of Eustachian tube compression and transmission of infection to the middle ear. It is recommended to gently blow your nose by pressing on one side of your nose and try to breathe through your nose rather than your mouth.
(2) Reasonable diet and living habits
Avoid staying up late, drinking alcohol, smoking, and maintaining a balanced diet can help improve immunity and have a positive effect on the prevention of upper respiratory tract infections and the resulting otitis media.
(3) Be cautious about swimming and underwater activities
Incorrect ventilation can cause sewage to enter the middle ear through the Eustachian tube, especially when the water temperature is low or the water quality is poor, which can easily lead to the development of acute otitis media or the acute attack of chronic otitis media.
When the tympanic membrane is perforated, it is recommended to avoid swimming and underwater activities.
In addition, avoid using ear pickers, cotton swabs, etc.
(4) Regular physical examination and attention to hearing changes
Health knowledge "focused"
The otolaryngologist of the First People's Hospital of Pingjiang County reminds: pay attention to personal hygiene, do not pick your ears outside, and do not pick your ears at will. If water gets into your ears while bathing or swimming, clean it up to prevent bacteria from growing. People who have had a history of otitis media in the past are prone to recurrence when they have a cold, so they should pay attention to exercising to prevent colds.
Although the ears are small, there are many internal structures, and if you don't pay attention to acute and slow inflammation, you will be found by deafness and facial paralysis. Everyone must pay attention to ear diseases and protect their ear health!
Hunan Medical Chat Special Author: Li Qing, the First People's Hospital of Pingjiang County
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