Patient's question:
Girl baby, only 4 years old, these days, the child said her ears are itchy and painful. In the morning, yellow earwax was discharged. Additionally, it seems she has no appetite and is very weak. Please ask: How should otitis media (ear infection) be treated when the child has ear pain?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are the current methods and medications for clinical treatment of pediatric otitis media. Parents can choose according to symptoms, and can also combine with some local treatment methods, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child's main symptom is ear pain, it is recommended that parents give appropriate analgesics to relieve the pain. If accompanied by high fever, medication should be used based on the child's symptoms. In severe cases, seek medical treatment at the hospital as soon as possible. If there is a case of eardrum perforation, parents can consider surgical treatment for the child. Pay attention to a light diet during daily life, and a liquid diet should be maintained during treatment.