Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl has just started attending kindergarten. In recent days, the child has been scratching her ears and complaining of itching. In the morning, there is occasionally a yellowish discharge from her ears, and she seems to have little appetite and feels very weak. Question: How should ear itching due to otitis media be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
To treat pediatric otitis media, parents can first give their child some anti-inflammatory medication. A bacterial culture of ear secretions can be performed, and anti-inflammatory ear drops should be used based on the test results. If the ear pain is severe, appropriate analgesics can be given. If the child has a high fever, antipyretic medication should be used with caution. If the condition is severe, prompt medical attention is necessary. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or if a eardrum perforation has occurred, surgical treatment should be performed in a timely manner. At the same time, it is also important to arrange a reasonable diet and rest habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.