Patient's question:
Boy, 13 years old, attending elementary school. Recently, the child has been complaining of itchy and painful ears. In the morning, the earwax is a bit thick and slightly yellow, and the ears are buzzing. There's also a low-grade fever. Question: How can ear pain from otitis media be treated effectively in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are the current methods and medications for clinical treatment of pediatric otitis media. Parents can choose them based on symptoms, or they can also combine some local treatment methods, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the symptoms are primarily ear pain, consider giving pain-relieving medications. If the child also has a fever, parents can give them fever-reducing medications. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. If there is a case of eardrum perforation, surgical treatment for the child can be considered. During treatment, it is also important to provide the child with a light diet, enhance nutritional supplementation, and help them recover as soon as possible.