What to do with purulent otitis externa

What is purulent otitis externa? Perhaps not many people know this, but once external otitis media shows signs of suppuration, it is a dangerous sign. The ear is the main organ of hearing. Once there is a problem with it, the consequences will be disastrous. Today, let us learn about purulent otitis externa and how to treat it.

Bacterial infection can cause chronic diffuse inflammation of the external auditory canal. There are two major categories of otitis externa: localized otitis externa is one, also known as furunculosis of otitis externa; diffuse inflammation of the ear canal skin is another, also known as diffuse otitis externa. Instructions: control infection, clean the local area, remove pus crusts, promote drying, and in the acute phase, systemic antibiotics can be used to control infection. If the external auditory canal is severely swollen and exudates after taking analgesics, 5%-8% aluminum acetate gauze can be used to plug the external auditory canal. The patient is required to drip the above-mentioned medicine into the wound every 3-4 hours, and the gauze should be changed every day. It has astringent and anti-inflammatory effects and can promote drying. Alternatively, 2%-5% silver nitrate solution can be applied, or a mixture of antibiotics and steroid hormones, pastes or creams can be used for local application. For chronic cases, topical application of antibiotics (such as polymyxin, neomycin, etc.) and hormones (such as prednisolone, dexamethasone, etc.) mixtures, creams, powders, etc. dressings, coatings or insufflations can also be used to actively treat infected lesions such as suppurative otitis media, and strengthen the diagnosis and treatment of certain related systemic diseases such as anemia, vitamin deficiency, endocrine disorders, diabetes, etc.

Otitis externa - Precautions

1. Pay attention to hygiene before you get sick, especially children. People with purulent otitis media, ear furuncle, or infant eczema should pay special attention to local cleanliness and dryness, keep the ears and their surroundings clean, and be careful not to pick their ears randomly.

2. After getting sick, avoid washing with water. If it is dirty or has scabs, rub it with vegetable oil first, wait until it is loose, and then gently wipe it clean with gauze or sterilized soft paper. If washing is really necessary, use Sophora flavescens decoction.

3. Replace external medications on time and take oral medications on time.

We hope that the above content will be helpful to friends suffering from purulent otitis externa. At the same time, we also hope that everyone will treat their ears with caution, pay more attention to the protection of ear health in daily life, and avoid soaking them in water for a long time or using headphones for a long time. Of course, it is best not to stay in a high-decibel environment for too long.