Adhesive otitis media (AdOM) is a chronic inflammation of the middle ear that is difficult to treat. It is characterized by fibrosis and adhesion of the mucosa in the middle ear cavity, which leads to abnormal activity of the middle ear structure, resulting in symptoms such as ear fullness, tinnitus and hearing loss, affecting the health and quality of life of patients. Although scholars have studied the diagnosis and treatment of AdOM, because its pathogenesis is not completely clear, there is no consensus on the treatment strategy of adhesive otitis media. With the rapid development of new materials and new technologies, the treatment of AdOM has been further developed. This article summarizes the literature reports on the treatment of AdOM in recent years, and reviews its classification and treatment, in order to provide reference for the diagnosis and treatment of AdOM.