Question

The patient experienced ear canal blockage due to cerumen impaction and attempted to remove it at the hospital without success. After returning home, they tried soaking in medical solution but were unable to completely clear it. They also experienced ear pain and itching symptoms, worrying that it may have developed into otitis media.

Answer

It is recommended that the patient seek traditional Chinese medicine treatment, which may include taking herbs like Zhizi Dihuang Wan to relieve liver fire, but this is unrelated to Western medicine’s liver treatment. If the patient’s discomfort is due to fatigue and stress, they may consider herbal medicine treatment. For cerumen blockage, it is advisable to continue soaking with medical solution; usually, it will not cause severe pain or lead to otitis media. It is recommended to monitor the situation and use anti-inflammatory medication.