Patient's question:
Girl baby, only 2 years old, recently, the child said her ears hurt. I noticed that the earwax is a bit thick and yellow, and it seems she has no appetite and feels very weak. Please ask: How should middle ear infection in children, where she can't hear clearly, be treated?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets otitis media, they can first take some symptomatic antibiotic medication, and can also be treated with some local treatment methods, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the symptoms are mainly ear pain, pain-relieving medication can be considered. If the child has a fever, parents can give them some fever-reducing medication or take them to the hospital immediately. If the child has a tympanic membrane perforation, it is recommended to seek medical treatment through surgery as soon as possible. Parents should also pay attention to protecting the child to prevent the otitis media from recurring.