Therapy
There are several possibilities for the treatment of tympanic effusion, whereby the cause of the tympanic effusion is decisive. If a simple cold is present, no special treatment is required, since the tympanic froth disappears when the cold subsides. Possibly decongestant nasal drops and expectorant drugs such as ACC help here.
However, especially in childhood, there is often a special cause behind a prolonged tympanic effusion. Here the treatment must be extended according to the findings. In the acute situation, after a waiting phase, an incision in the eardrum can be useful to relieve the effusion.
In healthy children, this is usually done after 2-3 months without improvement. The operation is a minor procedure, it can be performed on an outpatient basis. A short general anesthesia is recommended for small children, but the procedure can also be performed under local anesthesia without any problems.
A small incision is made in the anterior lower quadrant of the eardrum (paracentesis), through which the tympanic effusion can be suctioned out. Depending on the extent of the findings, the eardrum can either heal on its own, which only takes a few days, or a tympanic tube can be inserted to keep the eardrum open and ensure a longer lasting drainage. In addition, the cause of the tympanic effusion must be removed in the course of the treatment.
Existing polyps or enlarged pharyngeal tonsils must be removed to restore the ventilation of the Eustachian tube and thus ensure a permanent drainage. In adulthood, the tubes can be displaced by tumors, which must then of course be removed as well. Some patients with tympanic effusion or their parents want to extend the treatment to include the use of globules.
Globules are a globule-like dosage form of homeopathic medicines. It has to be said that there is no scientifically founded proof of the effectiveness of homeopathic therapies, so that the use of globules for tympanic irrigation can only be seen as a support to conventional medicine.Especially if it concerns children with hearing loss, a pediatrician / ear, nose and throat specialist should always be consulted in addition to the use of the globules in order not to impair speech development. Only then is there no objection to the use of globules against a tympanic effusion.
Just like the globules, Schüssler salts are also used to speed up the healing process and avoid surgery. Here, too, it should be noted that there is no clear proof of effectiveness of Schüssler salts, so that especially with children, a doctor must always be consulted when a tympanic ejaculation requires treatment. Potassium chloride, one of the common Schüssler salts, is used for timpani effusion, which is said to have a detoxifying and positive effect on the mucous membranes. Nevertheless, Schüssler salts should only be used after consultation with a physician in order not to risk delays of a necessary treatment.