As an auxiliary method, moxibustion can help alleviate symptoms of mild otitis media in children, but cannot achieve a curative effect. Especially for children with severe acute suppurative otitis media, moxibustion is not a suitable therapy.
Under certain specific conditions, moxibustion can play a certain role. For example, when a child has symptoms of damp-heat obstruction such as ear discharge, hearing loss accompanied by headache, and fever, you can try using fresh purslane decoction for fumigation, or drink tea rich in honeysuckle and wild chrysanthemum to clear heat and detoxify, supplemented with garlic juice for external application to reduce swelling and pain. At the same time, moxibustion on specific acupoints such as Quchi and Dazhui can help regulate the circulation of qi and blood, promote absorption of inflammation. Faced with otitis media of the liver-gallbladder type, manifested as ear blockage, hearing loss, recurrent dizziness, emotional irritability, facial flushing, etc., you can use Longdan Xiegan Pill under the guidance of a doctor, and moxibustion on acupoints such as Taichong to alleviate symptoms.
However, patients with severe acute suppurative otitis media may exhibit high fever, chills, extreme discomfort during the peak of the disease, sometimes accompanied by tympanic membrane perforation and otorrhea, at which point the child’s physical condition is relatively weak. Moxibustion, as a method for warming and nourishing treatment, may worsen the condition and therefore should not be used at this stage.
In terms of prevention, maintaining good lifestyle habits is crucial. Ensure that children stay appropriately warm to prevent catching a cold, and maintain a balanced diet with an emphasis on light foods. Adequate intake of fresh fruits and vegetables can effectively boost the child’s immunity and resistance.
