Patient's question:
My daughter is 6 years old. This week, the child said her ears feel itchy and painful. In the morning, there was a lot of yellow earwax, and her appetite was also poor. Her throat didn't feel good either. I would like to ask: How should otitis media with purulent earwax be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic medications are commonly used for treating otitis media and can be selected as appropriate. They can also be combined with local treatment methods, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the ear pain is severe, pain relievers can be given accordingly. If the child has a fever, parents can administer fever-reducing medications or take the child to the hospital immediately. In addition to these medicinal treatments, if the child's condition is severe and results in a ruptured eardrum, surgical treatment in a hospital is necessary. During the treatment period, it is important to keep the child warm to prevent worsening symptoms due to catching a cold.