10 Causes of Ear Pain
Cause #3: Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media
Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is a type of middle ear inflammation that occurs for more than 2 weeks, resulting in episodes of discharge from the ear. While ear pain may be present, it is rare. It is associated with hearing loss.
It is an important condition as it can lead to complications such as disability, poor performance in school, acute mastoiditis, and fatal intracranial infections. Treatment may involve topical antibiotics, topical corticosteroids, ear cleansing, and more. The aim of treatment is to heal perforations, improve hearing, reduce otorrhea, and reduce complications.
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