Patient's question:
Boy, just turned one year old. This week, the child said his ears hurt, and yellow earwax has been leaking out. Also, his ears are buzzing, and he has a slightly low fever. Question: How should otitis media with ear itching be diagnosed and treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical practice, the primary treatment for otitis media in children is the use of antibiotic medications. Symptomatic drugs can be administered based on the child's symptoms, and the effect is quite good. If the child's condition is severe, some local treatments can also be used, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the symptoms are primarily ear pain, pain-relieving medications can be considered. If the child has a fever, parents can give them fever-reducing medication or take them to the hospital immediately. These methods are commonly used for treating otitis media at present. Additionally, if there is a case of eardrum perforation, timely surgical treatment is necessary. Finally, it is hoped that parents can take this disease seriously, bring their children to the hospital for early diagnosis and treatment, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures.