Patient's question:
Boy, just turned 8 years old. This week, the child's ears have been a bit sore. He noticed some yellow earwax coming out, accompanied by some low fever. Please ask: How should otitis media and ear pain be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the methods and medications used for the clinical treatment of pediatric otitis media. Parents can choose them based on symptoms or use local medications, such as applying anti-inflammatory ear drops to the child. If the child has severe ear pain with yellow discharge, it is recommended to use pain-relieving medications to alleviate the symptoms. If the child also has a fever, parents can give them fever-reducing medications. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. If the patient develops severe symptoms, such as a perforated eardrum, immediate hospital treatment is required for surgical intervention. During the treatment period, it is essential to keep the child warm and avoid further exposure to cold to prevent the symptoms from worsening.