Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl has just started attending kindergarten. This week, the child told me her ears are a bit painful. She noticed yellow earwax discharge, and her ears are buzzing, with a slightly low-grade fever. Please advise: How should otitis media with ear fullness and pain be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for the treatment of otitis media and can be selected as appropriate. Local medications can also be used, such as applying anti-inflammatory ear drops to children. If the ear pain is severe, some analgesics can be given appropriately. If the child has a fever, parents can administer fever-reducing medications. In severe cases, medical attention should be sought promptly. The above methods are commonly used for treating otitis media. Additionally, if there is a perforation of the eardrum, surgical treatment should be performed in a timely manner. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child stays warm and avoid further aggravation of symptoms due to cold.