Patient's question:
My boy, who is 9 years old, has been telling me that his ears have been a bit painful recently. In the morning, his earwax was a bit thick and slightly yellow. At the same time, his appetite has been poor, and his throat feels uncomfortable. Could you please advise on how to treat otitis media with purulent earwax in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child develops otitis media, anti-inflammatory drugs can be used symptomatically. If the child's condition is severe, some local treatments can also be combined, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child's main symptom is ear pain, it is recommended that parents give appropriate pain relief medication to alleviate it. If the child has a fever, fever-reducing drugs can be taken. In severe cases, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. If the patient exhibits severe symptoms, such as a perforated eardrum, it is necessary to go to the hospital for surgical treatment in a timely manner. During treatment, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child and enhance nutritional supplementation to help speed up recovery.