Abstract:
Chronic purulent otitis media (CPOM) is a general term for a group of
diseases characterized by chronic inflammation of the mucous membrane of the middle
ear, a defect in the eardrum, purulent discharge from the ear during exacerbations and
the development of hearing loss. This condition leads to a significant deterioration in
the quality of life of patients, disability and disability due to the duration of
exacerbations, decreased hearing acuity and a high frequency of intra- and
extratemporal complications. The high social significance of CPOM is due not only to
these factors, but also to the significant financial costs of providing the treatment
process with equipment and supplies, training highly qualified personnel, as well as
improving existing methods of surgical rehabilitation. In addition, the increase in the
number of patients with chronic ear diseases places an additional burden on the health
care system, which underscores the importance of developing new and more effective
treatment methods.
