Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 8 years old. Recently, my child told me that his ear hurts a little. In the morning, there is occasionally yellow fluid leaking out, and his appetite is also poor. His throat also feels uncomfortable. I would like to ask: How should otitis media with ear pain be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
If the child gets otitis media, they can first take some symptomatic antibiotic medication. Parents can use anti-inflammatory ear drops for local treatment. If the child's ear pain is severe, they can also be given some pain-relieving medication. If the child has a fever, they can take fever-reducing medication. If the condition is severe and results in a tympanic membrane perforation, medical treatment at the hospital, including surgery, is necessary. In addition to these medication treatments, parents should also pay attention to preventive measures to avoid recurrent otitis media.