Patient's question:
My son is 3 years old. Recently, he said his ears hurt. I noticed that there is a lot of yellow earwax, and he also seems to have no appetite and feels very weak. Could you please advise on how to diagnose and treat otitis media with ear itching in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic medications are commonly used for treating otitis media and can be selected as appropriate. Bacterial culture of ear secretions can be performed, and anti-inflammatory ear drops can be used based on test results. If the ear pain is severe, appropriate analgesics can be given. If the child has a fever, parents can administer fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. If the child develops a tympanic membrane perforation, it is necessary to seek surgical treatment at the hospital promptly. At the same time, it is important to arrange a reasonable diet and sleep schedule for the child to help the illness recover as soon as possible.