Patient's question:
Boy, 12 years old, has started primary school. Recently, the child's ears have been a bit painful. It was noticed that there was some yellow earwax discharge, and at the same time, there was a buzzing sound in the ears and a slight fever. Please ask: How should otitis media (middle ear infection) with ear pain be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
You can appropriately use some antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs, or apply topical medication, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for the baby. If the child's ear pain and yellow discharge are severe, it is recommended to use pain relief medication to alleviate symptoms. If the child also has a high fever, you can consider taking fever-reducing medication as needed. However, if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. In addition to these drug treatments, if the child's condition worsens significantly, such as in cases of eardrum perforation, immediate medical treatment is required. At the same time, it is important to ensure the child follows a balanced diet and maintains a proper sleep schedule to help the condition recover as soon as possible.