Patient's question:
Boy, 11 years old, has started elementary school. In the past few days, the child has complained of ear pain, and there is slightly thick and yellow earwax. Additionally, there are accompanying symptoms of headache and fever. How should otitis media with purulent earwax be diagnosed and treated in children?Doctor's answer:
To treat pediatric otitis media, parents can first give their child anti-inflammatory medication. Local treatment options include using anti-inflammatory ear drops. Pain relievers can also be given to children with ear pain. If the child has a fever, fever-reducing medications should be administered. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. Otitis media tends to recur, so if there is a perforation in the eardrum, timely treatment is necessary. At the same time, it is also important to arrange a reasonable diet and sleep schedule for the child to help the condition recover as quickly as possible.