Tubootitis is a chronic or acute inflammation in the auditory (Eustachian) tube. The disease is also called eustachitis. The essence of the disease lies in the violation of the ventilation process in the middle ear, because of what rapidly deteriorates hearing. The causes of tubootitis can be several:
- rhinitis;
- angina;
- pharyngitis.
Incorrect or prolonged treatment of these diseases provokes the development of eustachaitis, which, in turn, can be the first stage of a more complex disease - catarrhal otitis (inflammation of the middle ear). That's why an innocuous runny nose or sore throat should be treated immediately, otherwise they can lead to serious complications.
Symptoms of tubotitis
The most important and obvious symptom of tubotitis is hearing impairment, so the first patient to go to is the otolaryngologist. There the patient can tell about additional symptoms:
- hum in the ear;
- obstruction of the ear ;
- autophony (own voice is given in the ear).
The patient can say that something in the ear is stirring or squelching. Upon examination, the doctor observes the tympanic membrane, and in the nose - puffiness of the mouths of the auditory tubes. Fortunately, to identify the symptoms of tubootitis to the doctor is easy enough without the appointment of additional tests, so treatment is assigned immediately.
With acute otitis, the patient comes with other complaints. The general picture is complemented by:
- a feeling of heaviness in the head;
- sensation of an iridescent liquid when the head is tilted.
At the same time, the temperature can be within normal limits, and there are no obvious painful sensations. In chronic tubootitis, the Eustachian tube narrows, but this can only be seen by the doctor, as well as the redness of the restricted areas. Therefore, it is possible to diagnose the chronic form only in the hospital, the patient himself is unable to do so.
How to treat tuboitis?
Treatment of any form of tubotitis is primarily aimed at restoring the patency of the auditory tube. But it is impossible to do this if you do not get rid of the cause of the disease. For this, an effective method is the catheterization of the ear of the auditory tube. During the procedure, medications are administered into the middle ear cavity, this is done using a catheter. The operation is very difficult and if the technology is violated the patient can become much worse.
In order to restore the proper functioning of the nose and nasopharynx, patients are often prescribed ultrasound therapy or beta therapy, and only then is a catheterization. In this case, during the operation, a mixture is added from Hydrocortisone and Chymotrypsin. In rare cases, an antibiotic is used. With poor permeability of pipes, these drugs are injected through the tympanic membrane.
In this way, the acute and chronic form of the disease is treated. Treatment of tubo-otitis in the initial stage can be successfully carried out at home.
Treatment with folk remedies
Treatment of acute or bilateral tubotitis can take place with the help of folk remedies. The most popular home remedy is the onion:
- To do this, it is necessary to carefully clean the ear from the discharge, you can use hydrogen peroxide.
- Then drip each ear with warm onion juice, the nose can also be dripped.
The second way:
- It is necessary to heat a piece of onion.
- Place it in the ear canal.
- Procedures are carried out by folk remedies within two weeks.
Instead of onions, you can use herbs:
- Make a steam bath of yarrow , nettle or chamomile.
- Pour in a bucket or a large saucepan of water, so that it occupies 2/3 of the total capacity and bring to a boil.
- Then throw a handful of grass and leave the broth for two minutes, during which time he will have time to brew.
- Then sit on a bucket or pan and tilt your head so that the sick ear is above the steam.
- For greater efficiency, cover yourself with a towel.
- The procedure should be carried out once a day for a week.