Patient's question:
My little girl is 3 years old. Recently, she told me that her ears are a bit painful. Additionally, there is yellow earwax discharge, and she also has a headache and fever. I would like to ask: How should otitis media with purulent earwax be diagnosed and treated in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets otitis media, they can first use some symptomatic antibiotic medication, or use local medication, such as applying anti-inflammatory ear drops for the baby. Depending on the child's condition, they can also be given pain relievers, especially when the ear pain is severe, to help alleviate the suffering. If the child has a high fever, appropriate fever-reducing medication should be used in moderation. If the condition is severe, it is necessary to seek medical attention as soon as possible. In addition to these medication treatments, if the child experiences serious conditions, such as a tympanic membrane perforation, timely medical treatment is required. Finally, it is hoped that parents can take this disease seriously, take their child to the doctor for early treatment, and also pay attention to related prevention and health care measures during daily life.