Patient's question:
Girl baby, only 2 years old. This week, the child has been scratching her ears and complaining of itching. Additionally, her earwax is a bit thick and yellowish, and she seems to have no appetite and feels very weak. Please ask: For a child with otitis media and yellow earwax, how should the diagnosis and treatment be handled?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets otitis media, anti-inflammatory drugs can be used symptomatically, or topical medications can be applied. For example, inflammatory ear drops can be used for babies, and children with significant ear pain symptoms can be given analgesic drugs. If the child also has a fever, fever-reducing medications can be taken. In severe cases, medical treatment should be sought as soon as possible. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or an eardrum perforation has occurred, surgical treatment should be administered promptly. Pay attention to a light diet, and a liquid diet should be the main focus during treatment.