Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl has just started attending kindergarten. Recently, her ears have been a bit painful, and occasionally, there is a yellowish liquid discharge. Additionally, she hears a buzzing sound in her ears and has a slightly low fever. Please advise on how to diagnose and treat otitis media with ear itching.Doctor's answer:
If a child gets otitis media, first, you can use some symptomatic antibiotic medications. You can choose local medications, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops, for children with significant earache symptoms. Pain-relieving medication can also be used in addition. If there is a fever, some fever-reducing drugs can be taken. However, for high fever, it is still recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Otitis media has a tendency to recur. If there is a perforation of the eardrum, timely medical treatment is necessary. Parents should also pay attention to protecting their children to prevent recurrent inflammation of otitis media.