Patient's question:
My male child is 3 years old. Recently, he told me his ears are a bit painful. In the morning, there was a lot of yellow earwax, and he also had some low-grade fever. Could you please advise on how to treat his earache if it is otitis media?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating otitis media and can be selected as needed. Parents can use anti-inflammatory ear drops for local treatment, or provide pain relievers based on the child's condition, especially when the ear pain is severe, to help alleviate the discomfort. If the child has a fever, they can give fever-reducing medication or take them to the hospital immediately. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or a ruptured eardrum has occurred, surgical treatment should be performed promptly. Parents should also pay attention to preventive measures to avoid recurrent otitis media.