Otitis is one of the most serious diseases, which is very difficult to confront with the smallest patients and adults. Catarrhal otitis is a common type of disease that can affect the mucosa of the middle ear drum. The fight against this disease must be prompt and very intensive. In addition to the fact that catarrhal otitis causes a lot of discomfort, not cured in time, it can develop into a heavier form, which can lead to serious negative consequences.
Causes and main symptoms of catarrhal otitis
Catarrhal otitis occurs due to infection. The most common pathogens are streptococci, staphylococci, pneumococci and other harmful microorganisms. Viruses and bacteria to the middle ear are easiest to get from the nasal cavity - through the ear canal.
Very often, catarrhal otitis occurs against the background of such diseases:
- flu;
- diabetes;
- avitaminosis;
- rhinitis;
- ARI and ARVI ;
- rickets and many others.
Overcooling or ingress of water into the ear are factors that in themselves can not cause catarrhal otitis. But in the fact that they are able to contribute to the development of the disease, do not doubt.
Often acute catarrhal otitis media occurs due to improper blowing. You need to clean each nostril separately. Otherwise, all the contents from the nose can get into the middle ear due to the sharply increased pressure.
It is impossible to recognize catarrhal otitis. The ailment is accompanied by severe pain. Sometimes the pain is insignificant, but such cases are very rare. Often pain is given to the occipital and temporal areas, teeth. Its nature can be very diverse: aching, pulsating, pulling, stabbing, drilling, shooting.
There are other symptoms of acute catarrhal otitis media. They look like this:
- noise in ears;
- hearing impairment;
- reddening of the tympanic membrane (detected, of course, only when examined by a specialist);
- temperature increase;
- weakness;
- enlargement of lymph nodes.
In some patients with otitis from the ear can characteristic characteristic purulent discharge.
Treatment of catarrhal otitis
In most cases, treatment of catarrhal otitis is carried out at home, but under the supervision of a specialist. It is advisable to comply with this bed rest. Hospitalization may be required only when there is a risk of complications.
For each patient, treatment of the catarrhal otitis media of the middle ear is selected individually. The intensity and duration of treatment depends on the physiological characteristics, health status, form and degree of neglect of the disease.
The best remedy for controlling catarrhal otitis in the initial stages is compresses. Warming dressings can only be applied if the purulent processes in the ear have not begun to develop.
Antibacterial drops are prescribed to reduce mucosal edema. To the effect of acting as effectively as possible, after instillation the ear should be closed with turunda. Before the procedure of the drop, it is advisable to warm it up a little.
When bilateral acute acute catarrhal otitis is very useful physiotherapy procedures.
If there are no defects in the tympanic membrane, then to relieve pain,
In some cases, a simple operation is required - a puncture of the tympanic membrane.
To engage in self-treatment is strictly not recommended - incorrectly cured otitis can develop into:
- meningitis;
- encephalitis;
- sepsis ;
- neuritis.
Disease in neglected form can even lead to deafness.