Q Can chronic otitis media also be cured with Korean medicine? Is a complete cure possible?
A Chronic otitis media with effusion that has no eardrum perforation or ossicular damage can improve with Korean medicine. If there is structural damage, combining conventional surgery is realistic.
Detailed Answer
Treatment Reality by Type of Chronic Otitis Media
- Chronic otitis media with effusion (no eardrum abnormality) — With the goal of restoring eustachian tube function and improving the constitution, 3-6 months of Korean medicine treatment can significantly reduce effusion recurrence.
- With eardrum perforation — Small perforations may close on their own, but large perforations require ENT eardrum reconstruction. After surgery, Korean medicine treatment can help prevent recurrence.
- Ossicular damage or cholesteatoma — Surgery takes priority. Korean medicine plays a supporting role in post-surgical recovery and recurrence prevention.
Realistic Expectations
Rather than a complete cure, the goals are reduced recurrence frequency, reduced effusion volume, and hearing stabilization. At Dongjedang, we accurately assess the condition at the first visit and explain realistic treatment goals.
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