Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl has just started kindergarten. This week, the child has been scratching her ears, complaining of itching. Additionally, there has been yellow earwax discharge, poor appetite, and a sore throat. Please advise on how to diagnose and treat middle ear infection with purulent earwax in children.Doctor's answer:
Treating pediatric otitis media first, parents can give their children some anti-inflammatory medications. Parents can also use topical anti-inflammatory ear drops for their children. Depending on the child's condition, pain relievers can be given, especially when ear pain is severe, to help alleviate the discomfort. Additionally, if the child has a fever, some fever-reducing medication can be taken. For high fever, it is still recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. The above are common treatment methods. However, if the child exhibits symptoms of a tympanic membrane perforation, it is necessary to go to the hospital for surgical treatment promptly. During the treatment period, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid catching a cold to prevent symptoms from worsening.