TCM strategies and methods for the treatment of otitis media in children

Mondo Health Updated on 2024-01-28

Otitis media is a common childhood disease that often causes symptoms such as ear pain, fever, and hearing loss. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that otitis media is related to factors such as liver and gallbladder dampness and heat, qi and blood stasis, so it should be mainly based on clearing heat and detoxifying, activating blood and removing blood stasis. Below we will introduce in detail the methods of otitis media in children.

1. Traditional Chinese Medicine**.

Gentian Liver Pills: It has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, relieving dampness and draining pus, and is often used for otitis media caused by dampness and heat of the liver and gallbladder.

Peach Red Siwu Soup: It has the effect of activating blood and removing blood stasis, clearing heat and detoxifying, and can be used for otitis media caused by qi and blood stasis.

Yinqiao Detoxification Tablets: It has the functions of clearing heat and detoxifying, dispelling wind and detoxifying, and can be used for otitis media caused by colds.

2. Acupuncture**.

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine method, which also has a good effect on otitis media. Commonly used acupuncture points include austemic acupuncture, auricular moxibustion, etc., and the depth and time of acupuncture can be selected according to the condition.

3. Tuina**.

Tuina is a very child-friendly method to relieve the pain and discomfort caused by otitis media. Commonly used massage techniques include rubbing the temples, pushing the neck, rubbing the ears, etc.

4. Dietary conditioning.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that improper diet can also lead to the occurrence of otitis media. Therefore, parents should pay attention to their children's diet, eat more light and easy-to-digest foods, and avoid spicy, greasy and other irritating foods.

In short, there are many ways to treat otitis media in children with traditional Chinese medicine, and you can choose the appropriate method according to the specific situation of the child. At the same time, parents should also pay attention to their children's diet and lifestyle habits Xi prevent the occurrence of otitis media. If the symptoms persist or are severe, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly.

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