Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 9 years old. This week, my child told me his ears are a bit painful. I noticed that occasionally there is also a yellowish discharge, and he has some low-grade fever. Please ask: How should I treat middle ear infections and ear pain in children?Doctor's answer:
In terms of treatment, it is generally recommended to follow the doctor's advice and give the child some anti-inflammatory medication. In addition to systemic medication, local treatment can also be performed, using anti-inflammatory ear drops for treatment. For children with obvious ear pain symptoms, pain-relieving medication can be used. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral fever-reducing medication can be given. If these methods do not alleviate the symptoms, it is essential to seek medical attention. The above methods are commonly used in the treatment of otitis media at present. Additionally, if there is a case of tympanic membrane perforation, timely surgical treatment is necessary. At the same time, it is also important to arrange a reasonable diet and sleep schedule for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.