Treatment Of Otitis Media In Children With Acupuncture

This condition needs to be treated or it can result in permanent hearing damage, or other complications.

The correct answer is Gall-Bladder and San Jiao - Triple Burner. Otitis Media is an inflammation or infection of the middle ear. The Gall-Bladder channel runs through the side of the head and can be affected by middle ear issues. The San Jiao - Triple Burner channel also passes through the ear and can be involved in ear infections. The Bladder and Large Intestine channels are not directly related to the ear and are not commonly associated with Otitis Media.

The symptoms described in the question, such as attacks of Otitis Media occurring when the child is exhausted or run down, glands in the neck being palpable, soft and spongy, and the eardrum being pale and swollen, suggest a deficiency in Spleen (and Lung) Qi with Lingering Pathogenic Factor (LPF). This syndrome is characterized by a weakened Spleen and Lung Qi, making the child more susceptible to infections and unable to properly clear pathogens from the body. Additionally, the child's tiredness and lack of interest further support the diagnosis of Spleen (and Lung) Qi deficiency.

A Shaoyang level disorder represents an intermediary stage between an external and internal disease where pathogens can easily become chronically lodged, at the level of the 'Membranes' (MoYuan). Typical symptoms include cyclical, recurrent and sub-acute symptoms, alternating chills and fever, bitter taste, blurred vision, fullness/distension of hypochondrium/chest, no desire to eat or drink, vomiting, nausea, irritability. The tongue coating is one side only or half white, half black or grey, and the pulse is wiry/fine. The channels involved with this level of disorder are the Gall-Bladder and SanJiao (Triple Burner).

The symptoms described in the question, such as recurrent ear infections, ear pain, poor sleep, restless mood, crying, insomnia, grumpiness, swollen and bloated abdomen, red cheeks, green around the mouth, foul-smelling bowels, and the association with teething, suggest the presence of Accumulation/Ji syndrome. This syndrome is characterized by the accumulation of pathogenic factors in the body, leading to various symptoms and signs.

It is a relatively superficial lingering pathogenic factor, and therefore easier to treat.

In an attack of Otitis Media, the eardrum bursting occurs in 2% of cases. This is often accompanied by a decrease in pain and some discharge from the ear that may contain blood. However, this problem typically resolves on its own within 6-8 weeks and does not usually require medical intervention. Therefore, the statement is true.

Based on the symptoms described, including chronic otitis media, hard and rubbery glands in the neck, chronic nasal congestion and catarrh, bouts of abdominal pain unrelated to eating, and a spaced out, detached, and dreamy demeanor, the most likely syndrome is Lingering Pathogenic Factor. This syndrome is characterized by the persistence of a pathogen within the body, causing various symptoms and impairing the normal functioning of the organs involved.

Chronic Otitis Media with pain can be caused by a combination of stagnation, phlegm, and deficiency of Lung and Spleen Qi. Stagnation refers to the blockage or congestion in the ear, which can lead to pain. Phlegm accumulation in the ear can also contribute to the development of chronic otitis media. Additionally, a deficiency of Lung and Spleen Qi weakens the immune system and makes the ear more susceptible to infections and inflammation. Liver Fire, however, is not mentioned as a cause in this case.

Si Feng is used to treat Accumulation Disorder by strongly clearing, and is not used for deficiency. It is found on the palmar surface on the hand, at the midpoints of the transverse creases of the proximal interphalangeal joints of the four fingers (there are four points on each hand). If there are two creases, use the one that is most prominent on moving the finger.

Glue Ear is caused by the accumulation of fluid in the middle ear, resulting in hearing loss and discomfort. Phlegm can contribute to the development of Glue Ear as it can block the Eustachian tube, preventing proper drainage of fluid from the middle ear. Deficiency of Lung and Spleen Qi can also play a role in Glue Ear as it weakens the body's immune system and ability to fight off infections, which can lead to the accumulation of fluid in the middle ear.