Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 8 years old. Recently, he has had some ear pain. Additionally, his earwax is a bit thick and yellow, and he also has some low-grade fever. Please advise: If the child has otitis media and cannot hear clearly, how should it be treated.Doctor's answer:
The treatment of pediatric otitis media can involve using symptomatic medications based on the child's symptoms. A bacterial culture of ear can be performed, and anti-inflammatory ear drops can be used based on the test results. If the child has severe ear pain, it is recommended to consider administering pain relievers depending on the situation. If the child has a fever, parents can give them fever-reducing medication. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. If there are multiple episodes of acute severe otitis media or if a eardrum perforation has occurred, surgical treatment should be performed in a timely manner. While undergoing treatment, it is also important to provide the child with a light diet and enhance nutritional supplementation to help them recover more quickly.