Patient's question:
My little girl is 5 years old. Recently, she told me her ear is a bit painful. Additionally, I noticed that the earwax is purulent, slightly yellow, and she has a buzzing sensation in her ear. She also has a low-grade fever. Could you please advise on how to diagnose and treat otitis media with ear itching 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 the symptoms. Parents can use topical anti-inflammatory ear drops for local treatment. If the child's main symptom is ear pain, it is recommended that parents give appropriate pain relievers to alleviate it. If the child has a fever, parents can give them some fever-reducing medication. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If the child develops a perforated eardrum, it is advisable to go to the hospital for surgical treatment as soon as possible. Finally, it is hoped that parents can take this disease seriously, take their children to the doctor for early treatment, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.