Vol. 6, Issue 1, Part A (2024)

There is an immediate need for additional research into the pathophysiology of otitis media because it is still a leading cause of antibiotic prescriptions, surgeries, and outpatient visits in India. However, new therapies for the prevention and treatment of this disorder have not been developed. Acute otitis media, chronic otitis media, and tympanostomy tube implantation have all recently had new therapy recommendations released. This article discusses exciting new technology that are being studied for innovative methods to improve the diagnosis of otitis media. New insights into genetics and mucosal immunology have shed light on the pathophysiology behind otitis media propensity. Treatment options for this condition could improve greatly as a result of future research into changing these pathophysiologic underpinnings, maybe by means of trans tympanic medication delivery devices. New methods for studying the causes, symptoms, and treatments of otitis media have made great strides in recent years. Clinical practice is anticipated to include strategies aimed at substantially altering the illness's diagnosis and treatment during the next few years.