Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl just started attending kindergarten. In recent days, the child has said her ears feel itchy and painful, with yellow earwax discharge, accompanied by some low-grade fever. She is experiencing ear fullness and pain. How should otitis media be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating otitis media and can be selected as needed. While taking medication, local treatments such as anti-inflammatory ear drops can also be used. If the symptoms are primarily ear pain, analgesic drugs can be considered. Additionally, if a fever is present, fever-reducing medication can be taken. For high fever, it is still recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or if a eardrum perforation has occurred, surgical treatment should be performed promptly. During treatment, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child, strengthen nutritional supplementation, and help promote early recovery.