Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl, who has just started kindergarten, recently said her ears are itchy and painful. Upon examination, it was found that the earwax is purulent, slightly yellow, and she also has a headache and fever. Please ask: How should otitis media with purulent discharge be treated effectively for children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets otitis media, first, you can use some symptomatic antibiotic drugs. Local drug treatment is also available, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. In case of ear pain, you can give the child some pain relief medication. If accompanied by high fever, medication should be used according to the child's symptoms. In severe cases, please go to the hospital for emergency treatment as soon as possible. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or if an eardrum perforation has occurred, surgical treatment should be performed promptly. During the treatment period, it is important to provide the child with ample nutrition, and the diet should be light. Additionally, it is important to ensure the child gets plenty of rest and avoids fatigue.