Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl just started attending kindergarten. Recently, the child has been scratching her ears and complaining of itching. In the morning, it was found that the earwax was purulent, slightly yellow. Additionally, she seems to have little appetite and is very weak. Please ask: How should otitis media with pus be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets otitis media, first, you can use some symptomatic antibiotic drugs. While taking the medication, you can also perform some local treatments, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child's main symptom is ear pain, it is recommended that parents give appropriate pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. If accompanied by high fever, medication should be used based on the child's symptoms. In severe cases, please go to the hospital as soon as possible for treatment. If the child develops a eardrum perforation, it is advised to seek surgical treatment at the hospital as soon as possible. Lastly, it is hoped that parents can take this disease seriously, bring their child to the hospital for early diagnosis and treatment, and also pay attention to related preventive and health care measures in daily life.