Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 1 year old. These days, the child said her ears feel itchy and painful. Additionally, there is a lot of yellow earwax. Also, her appetite is not good, and her throat feels uncomfortable. 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 in clinical treatment for pediatric otitis media. Parents can choose based on symptoms. Culturing ear secretions to test for bacteria can help determine the use of anti-inflammatory ear drops. In cases of ear pain, children can also be given pain relievers. If high fever is present, medication should be administered according to the child's symptoms. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical treatment immediately. These are all common treatment methods. However, if the child develops a perforated eardrum, surgical treatment at the hospital is necessary. Parents should also take preventive measures to avoid a recurrence of otitis media.