Patient's question:
In October, the baby caught a cold, and it has been over ten days now. Initially, it was just a runny nose with no other symptoms. On the morning of the 7th, there was some fever, but it went away after taking fever-reducing medicine. By the 9th, we noticed that the child's right ear was leaking fluid. After going to the hospital for a check-up, it was diagnosed as otitis media, and the tonsils were also found to be purulent and inflamed.Doctor's answer:
The baby has otitis media and purulent tonsillitis, and should be actively treated. Medication should not be interrupted to prevent recurrence. These two conditions can lead to complications such as meningitis or sepsis if severe.Advice: Continue using ear drops. Oral medication should also be continued. If the medication is usually taken three times a day, it can be adjusted to twice a day, but this may affect the efficacy. If there are no adverse reactions between the two medications, they can be taken together. Follow the prescribed course of treatment.