Patient's question:
My daughter, who is 9 years old this year, has been saying her ears hurt this week. In the morning, the earwax was a bit thick and slightly yellow, and she also seemed to have no appetite and felt very weak. Please advise: How should acute otitis media with purulent earwax be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
Treatment for pediatric otitis media can involve using symptomatic medications based on the child's symptoms, as well as complementary local treatment methods, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child's ear pain is severe, appropriate analgesic medications should be administered. If the child has a high fever, antipyretic medication should be used cautiously. In more severe cases, prompt medical attention is necessary. In addition to these medication treatments, if the child exhibits serious conditions, such as a perforated eardrum, timely medical treatment is required. Lastly, parents should take this disease seriously, seek medical treatment early for their child, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures.