Bullous Myringitis
An ear infection known as bullous myringitis causes tiny, fluid-filled blisters on the eardrum. Typically, these blisters are very painful. The same viruses or bacteria that cause other ear infections are to blame for this infection. Unlike other ear infections, bullous myringitis does not result in fluid accumulation behind the eardrum. Bullous myringitis can disappear with therapy in a few days.
Bullous myringitis is brought on by the same bacteria and viruses that cause illnesses like the flu, the common cold, and strep throat. Bullous myringitis is frequently brought on by strep throat-causing bacteria called Streptococcus pneumonia. It is because these illnesses may irritate the eustachian tubes or otherwise prevent them from effectively removing fluid. An ear infection is brought on by fluid from the respiratory infection that contains bacteria or viruses.
Symptoms of bullous myringitis include severe pain that suddenly comes and lasts up to 24 to 48 hours, hearing loss, fever, fluid draining from the ears, and irritability. Antibiotics and
over-the-counter pain medications are frequently used to treat bullous myringitis. Both of them are available as ear drops or by mouth.
