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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Allergy and Immunology

Background:

  • Eosinophilic otitis media (EOM) is a rare middle ear disease.
  • It can be mistaken for therapy-resistant otitis media with effusion (OME).
  • Diagnosis requires eosinophil-rich fluid and specific criteria like asthma or nasal polyps.

Observation:

  • A 70-year-old male with ASA triad (asthma, nasal polyposis, aspirin intolerance) presented with hearing loss.
  • He had bilateral OME unresponsive to conventional treatment.
  • Myringotomy revealed viscous, eosinophil-rich effusion.

Findings:

  • Treatment with oral corticosteroids led to significant symptom improvement.
  • Optimizing asthma management allowed corticosteroid cessation.
  • Hearing remained stable after treatment discontinuation.

Implications:

  • Prompt recognition and treatment of EOM are crucial.
  • Effective management can prevent permanent hearing loss.
  • EOM management may involve addressing underlying allergic conditions.