Patient's question:
My little girl, who is 4 years old, has been experiencing earache with itching for the past few days. She mentioned that occasionally, there is a yellowish discharge from her ear. Additionally, she has been suffering from a headache and fever. I would like to ask: How should I treat her earache caused by otitis media?Doctor's answer:
When it comes to treatment, should be given based on the child's symptoms. Local medication can be used, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child has severe ear pain and yellow discharge, it is recommended to use pain relief medication to alleviate the symptoms. If the child also has high fever, medication should be used according to the symptoms. In severe cases, please go to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible. If your child has a tympanic membrane perforation, it is necessary to seek medical treatment in the hospital in a timely manner. During the treatment period, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid getting cold to worsen the symptoms.