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Middle ear infections are just painful - they can result in permanent hearing loss if not treated in time. Contact the best ENT doctors at Pristyn Care for advanced treatment of otitis media for long term recovery.
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Pristyn Care Clinic, Adarsh Nagar Rd, Mumbai
Marigold Square, ITI Layout, Bangalore
Pristyn care is one of the best and largest surgery care providers in India. It has tie-ups with some of the best ENT clinics all over India to help provide advanced ear, nose, and throat treatments to all patients at affordable prices. Additionally, Pristyn Care has a team of expert ENT specialists who provide advanced treatment for a variety of problems like otitis media, nasal polyps, turbinate hypertrophy, etc., without any complications or breathing problems for the patient.
Pristyn Care also provides other auxiliary services to the patient, such as complete insurance and hospital documentation support, easy payment plans like no-cost EMI, etc. It also provides cab facility to the patient for pick up and drop off from the clinic on the day of surgery and complimentary meals during hospitalization.
• Disease name
Otitis Media
• Surgery name
Myringotomy
• Duration
30 - 40 minutes
• Treated by
ENT Surgeon (Otolaryngologists)
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Otitis media – also called middle ear infection – is the inflammation or infection of the middle ear that can occur in conjunction with common cold, sore throat, respiratory infection, eardrum perforation, etc. It is generally more common in children as compared to adults, however, it is equally dangerous to both.
Before treatment, the patient should undergo a thorough diagnosis. Diagnosis for otitis media entails physical examination using an otoscope, followed by hearing tests like audiometry, tympanometry, tuning fork test, etc. Depending on the results of the diagnostic tests, the ENT doctor will determine the best course of treatment.
The choice of treatment for middle ear infection depends on the patient’s age and health condition, severity of the condition, previous treatments, etc. Generally for mild to moderate cases, conservative treatment through watchful waiting and medications (ear drops, oral antibiotics) is preferred.
If the patient has an infectious discharge trapped behind the eardrum that has potential for causing further complications or if the medical treatment is not working, surgical intervention becomes necessary. Surgical intervention for otitis media entails:
If you are undergoing surgery for otitis media treatment, you should prepare to avoid complications during or after the surgery. The surgery may be performed under general anesthesia or conscious sedation, so you shouldn’t eat or drink anything after midnight on the day before the surgery.
You also won’t be able to drive immediately after the surgery, so you should arrange for someone to drive you home after the surgery. Additionally, you should talk to your doctor regarding your medical history, allergies, etc., so they can prepare accordingly to avoid future complications.
Otitis media can result in permanent hearing damage and other related complications, if not treated in time. Therefore, if you have ear pain or inflammation, you should consult your ENT doctor for treatment.
Otitis media treatment and surgery are considered if the patient has:
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Mild and acute ear infections generally clear up with antibiotics within 3-5 days, but the patient should complete their antibiotics course to prevent recurrence of the infection. However, for chronic ear infections, surgery becomes necessary which has a longer recovery period. With myringotomy, complete healing usually occurs within 4-5 weeks. However, with tympanostomy, ear tubes generally remain in the ear for around 6-12 months, after which they fall out on their own.
You can prevent the occurrence and recurrence of otitis media by following the given preventive tips:
If not treated in time, otitis media can lead to long-term complications such as:
Some common home remedies that can help treat and prevent ear infections are:
Yes most ear infections resolve on their own within 3-5 days without any treatment. However, symptomatic relief through NSAIDs is recommended if the patient has severe pain, fever, etc.
Generally, antibiotics course is continued for 1-2 weeks to prevent the recurrence of infections. However, if there is no improvement even after 2 weeks of therapy, other treatment options are considered.
Otitis media usually occurs in children (especially premature babies), people with a weakened immune system, craniofacial abnormalities, family history, severe allergies, etc.
According to various research studies, mastoiditis, facial palsy, and labyrinthitis are the most common consequence of spread of ear infection due to improper management.
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