CHRONIC PURULAR OTITIS MEDIUM

Chronic suppurative otitis media is characterized by persistent purulent discharge that leads to perforation of the eardrum for more than six weeks. In the clinical picture, this disease manifests itself as painless otorrhea, which subsequently leads to the development of conductive hearing loss. The consequences may be ear polyps, cholesteatoma and infection with other infections. Daily irrigation of the ear canal, careful removal of granulation tissue, and the use of antibiotics and topical corticosteroids are mandatory. Surgery and systemic antibiotic therapy are necessary if the disease is severe.