Otitis media refers to the acute or chronic inflammatory disease of our middle ear, mainly caused by bacterial infection. For otitis media, whether it is acute or chronic, hospitalization is rarely considered. The vast majority of treatments do not require hospitalization; treatment typically involves outpatient anti-infection therapy. However, if complications arise in otitis media, such as tympanic membrane perforation, disruption of the ossicular chain in the middle ear, granulation in the mastoid cavity, or cholesteatoma, then hospitalization and surgical treatment are considered. The purpose of surgery is mainly to repair structures and clear pathological tissues. In summary, for otitis media, hospitalization for surgical treatment is considered only when necessary; otherwise, inpatient treatment is not required for medical treatment.