Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 8 years old. This week, my child has had some ear pain. In the morning, there was a lot of yellow earwax, and he also had some low-grade fever. Please ask: How should purulent otitis media in children be treated?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets otitis media, anti-inflammatory drugs can be used symptomatically. Local drug treatment can be applied, and anti-inflammatory ear drops can be used for treatment. If the child's main symptom is ear pain, it is recommended that parents can appropriately give some pain relievers to alleviate it. Some children may also have a fever, in which case some fever-reducing medication can be given orally. If it cannot be relieved, it is essential to seek medical attention. If your child has a problem with a perforated eardrum, it is necessary to go to the hospital promptly for surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is mainly important to ensure that the child is well warmed and to avoid catching a cold that could worsen the symptoms.