PURULENT OTITIS MEDIA

Clinical Manifestations
  • This condition is primarily seen in infants
  • Acute infection and pus formation in the inner ear
  • Hearing is decreased
  • Headaches
  • Fever and chills
Treatment Principle
Herb Formulas
Points
  • GB-2, SJ-17, ST-36 treat on the affected side. Needle with the sedation method. Treat daily for a period of seven days.
  • For fever: + LI 11
Clinical Manifestations
  • Ear pain
  • The ear pain gets progressively more severe
  • The eardrum is red and swollen
  • Hearing is diminished
  • Fever and chills
  • In infants the fever is often very high, which in extreme cases, may lead to convulsive spasms and constant crying
  • Aversion to Cold
  • Headache
  • Bodily malaise
  • T: Red
  • C: Yellow
  • P: Floating and slippery
Treatment Principle
  • Scatter Wind
  • Clear Heat
  • Detoxify poison
  • Reduce the swelling
Herb Formulas
Points
  • GB-2, SJ-17, ST-36 treat on the affected side. Needle with the sedation method. Treat daily for a period of seven days.
  • For fever: + LI 11
Clinical Manifestations
  • The ear pain is excruciating
  • The eardrum is red, swollen, and protruding
  • Hearing is markedly diminished
  • A high fever persists
  • Once the ear drum bursts, pus may flow out to the exterior, and the ear pain and fever gradually subside
  • The ear drum is perforated and purulent liquid flows out from the ear
  • T: Red
  • C: Yellow
  • P: Rapid
Treatment Principle
  • Clear Heat
  • Drain Fire
  • Detoxify poison
  • Eliminate pus
Herb Formulas
Points
  • GB-2, SJ-17, ST-36 treat on the affected side. Needle with the sedation method. Treat daily for a period of seven days.
  • For fever: + LI 11
Clinical Manifestations
  • The pus changes to a clear, thin fluid, which gradually decreases in volume
  • The reddening and swelling of the eardrum progressively diminish
  • The perforation may completely heal
  • If the condition is very severe, or the Upright Qi is in Deficiency, the condition may become chronic
  • T: Pale red
  • C: Normal
  • P: Relaxed
Treatment Principle
  • Increase Qi
  • Nourish Yin
  • Clear the remaining toxins
Herb Formulas
Points
  • GB-2, SJ-17, ST-36 treat on the affected side. Needle with the sedation method. Treat daily for a period of seven days.
  • For fever: + LI 11