Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM) is a long-standing ear infection that leads to persistent discharge from the middle ear through a perforated eardrum. If untreated, it can result in hearing loss and other complications.
Symptoms and Causes
Continuous or recurrent ear discharge
Hearing impairment
Occasional ear pain or discomfort
Causes include untreated acute ear infections, repeated colds, poor ear hygiene, or eardrum injury.
Treatments
Medications – Antibiotic ear drops, oral antibiotics, and ear cleaning.
Surgical options – Tympanoplasty (eardrum repair) or mastoidectomy in advanced cases.
Hearing rehabilitation if significant hearing loss occurs.
Prevention
Treat acute ear infections promptly.
Avoid inserting objects or dirty water into the ear.
Maintain good nasal and throat health to prevent spread of infections.
