Patient's question:
A female baby, only 7 years old, has been telling me that her ears are a bit painful these days. In the morning, yellow earwax has been leaking out, and her ears are buzzing. She also has a slight fever. Please advise on the diagnosis and treatment for otitis media with yellow earwax in children.Doctor's answer:
If a child gets otitis media, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be used. Apart from systemic medication, local treatment can also be performed using anti-inflammatory ear drops for treatment. If the symptoms are primarily ear pain, pain-relieving medication can be considered. Additionally, if there is a fever, some fever-reducing drugs can be taken. For high fever, it is still recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible.Besides these medication-based treatments, if the child's condition is severe and involves a tympanic membrane perforation, hospital treatment via surgery is necessary. Lastly, it is hoped that parents can take this disease seriously, bring their children to the hospital for early medical treatment, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.