Patient's question:
Girl baby, 3 years old, just started kindergarten. Recently, the child has said her ears feel itchy and painful. Upon examination, the earwax is a bit thick and slightly yellow, accompanied by headache and fever. Please ask: How should otitis media with ear fullness and pain be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
To effectively treat otitis media, you can choose some anti-inflammatory medications under the guidance of a doctor based on the symptoms. In addition to systemic medication, local treatment can also be performed using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the symptoms are primarily ear pain, you can consider giving some pain-relieving medication. If the child has a fever, you can take some fever-reducing medications. If the condition is severe, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or if an eardrum perforation has occurred, surgical treatment should be performed in a timely manner. Parents should also pay attention to taking protective measures for their children to prevent the recurrence of otitis media.