Patient's question:
Little girl, currently 9 years old. Recently, the child has said that her ears are itchy and painful. Additionally, the earwax is a bit thick and yellow, and she hears a buzzing sound in her ears. She also has a slight fever. Please ask: How should otitis media (middle ear infection) with ear pain be treated 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 them based on symptoms. Local medication can be administered, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. Depending on the child's condition, pain relief medication can also be given, especially when the ear pain is severe, to help alleviate the discomfort. If the child has a high fever, appropriate fever-reducing medication should be used. If the condition is severe, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. In cases where a tympanic membrane perforation is present, parents may consider surgical treatment for their child. Additionally, parents should take precautions to prevent recurrent episodes of otitis media.