Patient's question:
Boy, just turned 5 years old. In the past few days, the child's ears have been a bit sore. Additionally, the earwax is a bit thick and yellowish, and accompanied by a headache and fever. Please ask: How should a child with otitis media, who has difficulty hearing and understanding speech, be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended that parents, under the guidance of a doctor, choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications for their children to alleviate inflammatory symptoms. Bacterial culture of ear discharge can be performed, and anti-inflammatory ear drops can be used based on the test results. In cases of ear pain, children can also be given pain relievers. Additionally, if a fever is present, fever-reducing medication can be taken. For high fever, it is still advisable to seek medical attention promptly. The above methods are commonly used in the treatment of otitis media currently. Furthermore, if a eardrum perforation occurs, timely surgical treatment is required. Lastly, it is hoped that parents can take this disease seriously, seek medical treatment for their children as soon as possible, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.