Patient's question:
Boy, just turned 5 years old. In recent days, the child has been scratching his ears and complaining of itching. In the morning, there is occasionally a yellowish discharge, accompanied by some low-grade fever. Please advise: How should the middle ear infection and ear pain be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
To effectively treat otitis media, you can choose some anti-inflammatory medications under the guidance of a doctor based on the symptoms. Local medication can also be used, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for babies. If a child has severe ear pain and yellow discharge, it is recommended to use pain relievers to alleviate the symptoms. If the child has a fever, parents can give them fever-reducing medication or take them to the hospital immediately. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or if a eardrum perforation has occurred, surgical treatment should be performed promptly. During the treatment, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid further worsening of the symptoms due to cold.