Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 8 years old. Recently, he said his ears hurt. I noticed that occasionally, there was yellow fluid leaking out. At the same time, it seems he has no appetite and is also very weak. I would like to ask: How should acute otitis media with ear pain be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic medications are commonly used for treating otitis media and can be selected accordingly. In addition to systemic medication, local treatment can also be performed using anti-inflammatory ear drops. When ear pain occurs, children can be given pain-relieving medication. If the child also has a fever, parents can administer fever-reducing drugs. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. If a patient exhibits severe symptoms, such as a perforated eardrum, immediate hospital treatment for surgical intervention is necessary. Lastly, it is hoped that parents can take this disease seriously, seek medical treatment for their children as early as possible, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.