TREATMENT PLAN
TREATMENT PLAN
Conservative:
- Ear drops for 3-5 days (TDS or QDS):
- Olive oil – Almond oil
- Sodium bicarbonate
If persistent:
- Ear irrigation
Contraindications for irrigation:
- Tympanic membrane perforation
- Age <12 years | – Otitis media in last 6 weeks | – Otitis externa
Referral criteria:
- Non-response to irrigation
- Unable to tolerate irrigation
- Visible/suspected chronic TM perforation
- Past ear surgery – Head/neck tumo