Patient's question:
My child is a baby boy, 1 year old. This week, the child has been scratching his ears and complaining of itching. Additionally, we noticed that the earwax is purulent, slightly yellow, and accompanied by headaches and fever. Please ask: How should we treat otitis media in children when they cannot hear clearly?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 inflammation symptoms. They can also combine some local treatment methods, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. For children with obvious ear pain symptoms, pain-relieving medication can be used. If the child also has a high fever, they can be given fever-reducing medication on a case-by-case basis. However, if the fever persists, it is crucial to seek medical attention promptly. In cases of multiple acute severe episodes or if an eardrum perforation has already occurred, surgical treatment should be performed in a timely manner. Lastly, we hope that parents can take this disease seriously, take their children to the hospital for early diagnosis and treatment, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.