Otitis Media (Ear Infection)
Inflammation or infection located in the middle ear.
Historical context
Historically treated by drawing 'heat and fluid' away from the upper respiratory tract.
Common symptoms
- Ear pain
- Fever
- Fluid drainage
- Difficulty sleeping
Mechanisms
Bacterial or viral presence often following a cold. Modalities aim at rapid localized immune stimulation.
Associated modalities
- homeopathy
Clinical studies
- Comparative Randomized Controlled Trial of Homeopathy versus Allopathy in Acute Otitis Media — Complement Med Res
- Acute Otitis Media Pediatric Ear Drops Trial — Pediatric Trial
Interesting facts
- A classic traditional remedy was mullein and garlic oil warmed and applied locally to soothe the tympanic membrane.