Patient's question:
My little girl is 8 years old. This week, she has been scratching her ears and saying they itch. In the morning, I noticed the earwax was purulent, a bit yellow, and she seems to have no appetite and is also very weak. Please advise: How should we treat otitis media with itchy ears in children?Doctor's answer:
Treatment for pediatric otitis media can use symptomatic medications based on the child's symptoms. Local medication can be applied, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child has severe ear pain and yellow discharge, it is recommended to use pain relievers to alleviate the symptoms. If the child also has a fever, parents can give them fever-reducing medication or take them to the hospital immediately. If the patient develops severe symptoms, such as a perforated eardrum, it is necessary to seek surgical treatment in the hospital promptly. Parents should also pay attention to protective measures to prevent recurrent otitis media.