Abstract:Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is the result of an initial episode of acute otitis media and is characterized by recurrent discharge from the middle ear through a tympanic perforation. It is an important cause of preventable hearing loss, especially in developing countries. Most approaches to treatment have been unsatisfactory or are very expensive and difficult. As per Acharya Sushruta Karnasrava is a disease characterized by ear discharge. Gandhaka taila is a unique oil based herbo-mineral formulati… Show more
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