Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl has just started attending kindergarten. Recently, she has been complaining of ear pain. I noticed that her earwax is a bit thick and slightly yellow, and she also has some low-grade fever. Could you please advise on how to treat her otitis media with ear itching?Doctor's answer:
Treatment for pediatric otitis media can involve using symptomatic medications based on the child's symptoms, as well as local treatments such as applying anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child has severe ear pain, it is recommended to administer pain relievers as appropriate based on the situation. Additionally, if the child has a fever, antipyretic drugs can be taken. For high fever, it is still advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If the patient exhibits severe symptoms, such as a perforated eardrum, it is necessary to visit the hospital for surgical treatment promptly. During the treatment period, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid further aggravating the symptoms by catching a cold.