Patient's question:
My little girl, who is 3 years old, has been scratching her ears recently, saying they itch. Additionally, there is occasional yellowish fluid discharge, and her appetite is poor, and she also feels uncomfortable in her throat. Could you please advise on how to treat middle ear infection with earwax and pus-like discharge in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets otitis media, anti-inflammatory drugs can be used for symptomatic treatment, and some local treatment methods can also be combined, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for medication. If the child's main symptom is ear pain, it is recommended that parents can appropriately give some pain-relieving medication to alleviate it. If the child has a fever, parents can give the child some fever-reducing medication. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If your child has a problem with a tympanic membrane perforation, it is necessary to go to the hospital promptly for surgery. During the treatment period, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, with a diet consisting mainly of light foods, and also to ensure the child gets plenty of rest to avoid fatigue.