Patient's question:
My little girl, who is 4 years old, has been complaining this week that her ears are itchy and painful. Additionally, yellow earwax has been leaking out, accompanied by a headache and fever. Please advise: How should otitis media with purulent earwax be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medications should be administered based on the child's symptoms. Local medication can also be used, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for the baby. If the symptoms are primarily ear pain, pain-relieving medication can be considered. If the child has a fever, parents can give them fever-reducing medication or take them to the hospital immediately. Otitis media is characterized by recurrent episodes. If there is a tympanic membrane perforation, it is necessary to seek timely medical treatment. Finally, parents should take this disease seriously, bring the child for medical treatment as soon as possible, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures during daily life.