Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl has just started kindergarten. Recently, the child has been scratching her ears and complaining of itching. This morning, there was yellow earwax discharge. Additionally, she seems to have no appetite and is very weak. The question is: How should acute otitis media with pus be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
The treatment of pediatric otitis media can involve the use of symptomatic medications based on the child's symptoms. Bacterial culture of ear secretions can be performed, and anti-inflammatory ear drops can be used based on the test results. For children with prominent ear pain symptoms, pain-relieving medications can be administered. If the child has a fever, parents can give them fever-reducing medications or take them to the hospital immediately. If there are repeated acute severe episodes or if a tympanic membrane perforation has occurred, surgical treatment should be performed promptly. Finally, it is hoped that parents can take this disease seriously, take the child to the doctor for early medical treatment, and also pay attention to related prevention and health care measures in daily life.