Patient's question:
Boy, 7 years old, has started primary school. Lately, the child has been scratching his ears and complaining of itching. Additionally, yellow earwax has been leaking out, accompanied by headaches and fever. Please ask: How should otitis media and ear pain be diagnosed and treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are the current methods and medications for clinical treatment of pediatric otitis media. Parents can choose according to symptoms, and in addition to systemic medication, local treatment can also be performed using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the ear pain is severe, appropriate pain relievers can be given. If the child has a fever, parents can administer fever-reducing medication. In severe cases, prompt medical attention should be sought. The above methods are commonly used for treating otitis media currently. Additionally, if a tympanic membrane perforation occurs, surgical treatment should be administered promptly. Finally, parents are advised to take this disease seriously, seek medical attention early for their children, and also pay attention to related prevention and health care measures.