Abstract:Eosinophilic otitis media (EOM) is characterized by a large amount of eosinophils in the mucus of the middle ear cavity, which is often associated with bronchial asthma or allergic rhinitis. Traditional methods of treating otitis media, such as tympanotomy, antibiotics anti-inflammatory, radical mastoidectomy, etc. can not achieve good results. Through clinical treatment, the effect of steroid hormones and biological targeted therapy systemically or locally is superior to that of traditional therapy. Eosinophilic otitis media is relatively rare and its clinical manifestations are not typical. Patients often miss the optimal treatment period when it is found in a relatively severe stage. This article reviews the pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, clinical classification, imaging features, diagnostic criteria and treatment of eosinophilic otitis media to improve the understanding of eosinophilic otitis media.
