Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl has just started attending kindergarten. Recently, her ears have been a bit painful. In the morning, her earwax is a bit thick and slightly yellow. She also has a low-grade fever. She can't hear clearly due to otitis media. What should be done to treat it?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets otitis media, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs can be used. Parents can apply topical treatments such as anti-inflammatory ear drops for the child. For children with significant ear pain, pain-relieving medications can be used. Additionally, if fever is present, fever-reducing drugs can be taken. In cases of high fever, it is still recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If a child develops a perforated eardrum, it is advisable to go to the hospital for surgical treatment as soon as possible. Finally, parents should take this disease seriously, bring their child to the hospital for early medical treatment, and also pay attention to doing well in related prevention and health care during daily life.