Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl has just started kindergarten. This week, her ears have been a bit painful, and she has a lot of yellow earwax. Additionally, her appetite is poor, and her throat feels uncomfortable. Please advise on how to diagnose and treat otitis media with yellow earwax.Doctor's answer:
If a child gets otitis media, anti-inflammatory drugs can be used for symptomatic treatment. Additionally, local treatments can be administered, such as applying anti-inflammatory ear drops to the child. For children with severe ear pain, pain-relieving medications can be used. If the child also has a high fever, fever-reducing drugs can be taken on a case-by-case basis. However, if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. If the child develops a ruptured eardrum, it is recommended to go to the hospital for surgical treatment as soon as possible. During treatment, it is important to provide the child with a light diet and enhance nutritional supplementation to help them recover more quickly.