Symptoms of acute otitis media in children

summary

There are three types of middle ear infectious inflammation: acute, chronic secretory and chronic suppurative. The pathogenic bacteria of acute otitis media are mostly Staphylococcus aureus and hemolytic streptococcus. There are three ways of invasion, through eustachian tube, external auditory canal or middle ear. Perforation of tympanic membrane may occur in a few cases. Some may turn to chronic otitis media with more secretions, leading to hearing loss and earache.

Symptoms of acute otitis media in children

Otodynia: the clinical manifestation of acute otitis media is that the patient may have dull otodynia, which is often the first symptom of the patient. It can be continuous or painful. Chronic otitis media patients with ear pain is not clear. Acute otitis media is often accompanied by ear occlusion or stuffy feeling, which can be aggravated temporarily after pressing the tragus.

Tinnitus: the clinical manifestations of otitis media are mostly low-key intermittent, such as "crackle", buzzing and running water, etc. When the head moves or yawns or blows the nose, the air over water sound can appear in the ear.

Hearing loss: the clinical manifestations of otitis media are hearing loss and self hearing enhancement. When the head is tilted forward or inclines to the contralateral side, the cochlear transmission is separated due to effusion, and the hearing can be temporarily improved (displacement hearing improvement). When the effusion is thin, the hearing can not be changed due to the change of head position.

matters needing attention

When the plane takes off or descends, you can eat snacks, and use swallowing, soft palate movement, jaw movement and other movements to reduce the chance of getting sick. Try to have more rest and keep the environment quiet. Maintain emotional stability, and pay attention to medication on time. If tympanic membrane is damaged, pay attention to keep the external auditory canal clean and dry, or use cotton to block it loosely. If there is tympanic membrane injury, pay attention to shower, shampoo to prevent water intrusion. Swimming is taboo.