EFFICACY OF HONEY IN THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC SUPPURATIVE OTITIS MEDIA IN CHILDREN

Abstract

Abstract. Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is a recurrent infection of the middle ear characterized by purulent ear discharge and persistent tympanic membrane perforation. In this study, we used honey in cases of recurrent and chronic suppurative otitis media due to its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, disinfectant, antifungal, and antiviral properties.