Patient's question:
Recently, my child has had a bacterial fever and a cough. They took Azithromycin for a few days, but then stopped for two days. Just now, my child suddenly said their ear hurts and has started crying. I took a look inside their ear, and there's quite a bit of earwax. I don't know what's going on and wonder if I need to go to the hospital right away. How can I relieve it?Doctor's answer:
Based on your description, it is likely that the child's condition is caused by acute otitis media, which may have been triggered by a bacterial fever and transmission. I recommend giving the child azithromycin granules and ibuprofen suspension orally for treatment. There is no need to go to the hospital immediately; it is fine to take the child to the otolaryngology department for a follow-up visit tomorrow. During this period, avoid blowing the child's nose to prevent dirty water from entering the ear.