2. Definition :
It is a chronic inflammation of the middle ear and the
mastoid cavity.
Etiology & risk factors :
Pseudomonas aeurignosa.
Living in crowded conditions.
multiple episodes of AOM.
passive smoking, genetic disorders.
being a member of large family.
3. PATHOPYSIOLOGY:
Breakdown of skin cerumen
Inflammation and edema of the skin leads to pruritus and
obstruction.
The sequence of events alters the quality and amount cerumen
produced ,impairs epithelial migration , increases the Ph of ear
canal
The resulting dark, warm, alkaline, moist ear canal becomes an
ideal breeding ground for numerous organisms
4. Signs and symptoms
Draining ear
Fever
Vertigo
Loss of hearing
External auditory canal – Oedematous
Middle ear mucosa –oedematous/ polypoid/ erythematous
Granular tissue is often seen
6. SOAP FORMAT
SUBJECTIVE EVIDENCE:
A 36 years male patient was admitted in the hospital with
chief complaints of decrease in hearing of both ears.
He is not having any ear discharge , heaviness , headache
and fever.
He undergone surgery for Hydrocele 10 years back.
He is not having any family history and social history.
He doesn’t have any drug allergies.
7. SOAP FORMAT
OBJECTIVE EVIDENCE:
Physical examinations :
Temp : 98.6º F
Pulse rate : 72/min
Respiratory rate : 16/min
B.P : 120/80 mm of Hg
Systemic examinations :
CVS : S1S2+
CNS : normal
Abdomen : Bowel sounds - yes
8. SOAP FORMAT
BIOCHEMICAL LABARATORYINVESTIGATIONS:
S. No PARAMETER OBSERVED VALUE NORMALVALUE
1 Monocytes 1.0 2.0 – 10.0%
2 Neutrophils 53 % 40.0 – 75.0 %
3 Lymphocytes 40% 20 – 45 %
4 Eosinophils 2.0% 0.0 – 7. 0%
5 Haemoglobin 15.5mg/dl 14 – 17.5 mg/dl
6 T. WBC 15000cumm 4000-11000cumm
7 S. Cretinine 1.1mg/dl 0.6-1.2mg/dl
9. SOAP FORMAT
ASSESMENT:
Based on the subjective and objective evidences it is assess
that the patient is suffering from the CSOM (chronic
suppurative otitis media )
10. SOAP FORMAT
PLAN:
GOALS:
To prevent signs & symptoms by sympthamatic therapy.
To avoid the further complications.
To decrease the disease progression.
STANDARD TREATMENT:
Myringotomy (Surgical incision of the ear drum).
By taking antibiotics (Topical quinolones).
11. CURRENT DRUG CHART
S.NO BRAND
NAME
GENERIC NAME DOSE R.O.A FREQ
1 Pantocid Pantoprazole 40 mg P/O OD
2 Augmentin Amoxicillin &
Clavulante
625 mg P/O TID
3 Levorid Levocetrizine &
pseudoephedrine
5 mg P/O OD
4 Voltaren Diclofenac 50 mg P/O TID
12. DRUG INFORMATION
S.NO Name of drug Category M.O.A Side effect
1 Pantoprazole Proton pump
inhibitor
Suppress gastric acid
secretion
Headache, edema,
vertigo, Utricaria
2 Augmentin cephalosporin Clavulanic binds &
inhibits beta
lactase;inactivate
amoxicillin
Diarrhoea, skin rash,
loose stools, Nausea
3 Levocitrizine Antihistamine Active isomer of
cetirizine, selectively
Inhibits histamine h1
receptor
Sleepiness, headache,
diarrhoea, dry mouth,
Vomiting
4 Diclofenac Analgesic Inhibits cox1, cox-2. Heart failure, hepato &
renal toxicity
13. PATIENT COUNCELLING
ABOUT DISEASE :
Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media is a chronic inflammation of
the middle ear and the mastoid cavity.
It is caused due to bacteria like Pseudomonas aeruginosa,
Staphylococcus aureus etc.
Due to multiple episodes of Acute Otitis Media, living in
crowded conditions Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media occurs.
14. PATIENT COUNCELLING
ABOUT THE DRUGS:
Augmentin : Do not crush or chew , take before meals
Levocitrizine : Consumed usually in evening Avoid drinking
alcohol
Pantoprazole : Due to EDTA in preparation, zinc
supplementation may be needed in patients prone to zinc
deficiency
Diclofenac : Avoid with milk
15. PATIENT COUNCELLING
LIFE STYLE MODIFICATIONS
Shake your ears dry after swimming.
Blow dry your ears on a low setting , holding the dryer 12
inches away.
Use ear drops to prevent the infections.
Don’t put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear.
The ear should be protected from water during recovery from
the external otitis.
16. PATIENT COUNCELLING
LIFE STYLE MODIFICATIONS
Hearing aids & ear phones should not be worn until the pain &
discharge have subsided.
Patient should be told that ear canal is self cleaning & that
fingers, towels & cotton swab should not be inserted into the
ears.
The patient should not swim.