Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 4 years old. Recently, he has been experiencing some ear pain. In the morning, there was a lot of yellow earwax, and he also had a low-grade fever. Could you please advise on how to diagnose and treat his potential otitis media with ear fullness and pain?Doctor's answer:
To effectively treat otitis media, you can choose some anti-inflammatory medications under the guidance of a doctor, and you can also combine some local treatment methods, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child's main symptom is ear pain, it is recommended that parents can appropriately give some pain relievers to alleviate it. Additionally, if there is a fever, some fever-reducing medications can be taken. For high fever, it is still recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. In addition to these medication treatments, if the child's condition is severe and a tympanic membrane perforation occurs, it is necessary to go to the hospital for surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure that the child is properly kept warm to prevent further worsening of symptoms due to catching a cold.