Patient's question:
Boy, 10 years old, who is in primary school. Recently, the child told me that he has a slight earache. Additionally, there is yellow earwax discharge, and he seems to have little appetite and feels very weak. Please ask: How should 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 treatment options include using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child experiences ear pain, you can also give them pain relief medication. Some children may also have a fever, in which case you can give them oral fever-reducing medication. If the symptoms do not improve, it is essential to seek medical attention. If the child develops a ruptured eardrum, it is recommended to go to the hospital for surgical treatment as soon as possible. At the same time, it is also important to arrange a reasonable diet and sleep schedule for the child to help the disease recover quickly.