Patient's question:
My baby is ten months old. At first, he used his hand to touch his ear, and I noticed white discharge in his ear canal. After it flowed out, it was dry. The doctor said it was otitis media. He took medicine and had ear drops, but it never got better. I want to know what this is and why it never gets better. Will it affect his hearing? It has been two months.Doctor's answer:
The child's condition might be otitis media. Otitis media is an inflammation inside the ear, possibly caused by bacteria seeping in. If it's severe, it can affect hearing. It's recommended to go to a regular hospital, to the otolaryngology department, to clean the external auditory canal thoroughly. Then, apply the ear drops prescribed by the doctor, take oral medication, and always keep the ear dry. Maintain cleanliness and hygiene inside the ear. In the future, avoid digging the ear again. It will gradually improve after some time.