Patient's question:
My male child is 9 years old. This week, the child said his ear hurts, and occasionally there is also yellow fluid discharge. Additionally, he has a headache and fever. Please advise: How should otitis media with ear fullness and pain be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic medications are commonly used in the treatment of otitis media and can be selected as appropriate. Bacterial culture of ear secretions can be performed, and anti-inflammatory ear drops can be used based on the test results. If the ear pain is severe, appropriate analgesics can be given. If the child has a fever, parents can provide fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. If the child develops a tympanic membrane perforation, it is necessary to seek surgical treatment at the hospital promptly. Parents should also pay attention to protective measures for the child to prevent recurrence of otitis media.