Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 4 years old. Recently, the child has been scratching her ears and saying they are itchy. Additionally, her earwax is a bit thick and yellowish, and her appetite has also been poor. She feels uncomfortable in her throat. Please ask: How should I treat the possibility of middle ear infection with purulent earwax?Doctor's answer:
If the child gets otitis media, first you can use some symptomatic antibiotic drugs. If the child's condition is severe, you can also use some local treatments, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. Depending on the child's condition, you can give some pain relief medication, especially when the earache is severe, which can help alleviate the pain. If the child has a fever, you can give some fever-reducing medication. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If there is a eardrum perforation, parents can consider surgical treatment for the child. During the treatment period, it is important to give the child adequate nutrition, with a diet that is light and easy to digest. Rest is also important, and fatigue should be avoided.