Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 7 years old. Recently, he has been scratching his ears and complaining of itching. I noticed that the earwax is a bit thick and slightly yellow. Additionally, his appetite is poor, and his throat feels uncomfortable. Please advise: How should middle ear infection with ear pain and fullness be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic medications are commonly used for treating otitis media and can be selected as appropriate. They can also be combined with local treatment methods, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If a child's primary symptom is ear pain, it is recommended that parents provide appropriate pain relief medication. Additionally, if the child has a fever, fever-reducing medication can be taken. However, for high fever, it is still advisable to seek medical attention promptly. If your child develops a eardrum perforation, it is necessary to visit a hospital for surgical treatment as soon as possible. Finally, we hope parents can take this disease seriously, take their child to seek medical treatment early, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.