Patient's question:
My little girl, who is 3 years old this year, has been scratching her ears all week, saying they itch. Additionally, I noticed that the earwax is purulent, a bit yellow, and accompanied by headache and fever. Could you please advise on how to diagnose and treat otitis media (middle ear infection) with ear fullness and pain in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets otitis media, you can first use some symptomatic antibiotic medication, or apply local medication, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for the baby. You can also give pain relievers depending on the child's condition, especially when the ear pain is severe, as this can help alleviate the suffering. If the child has a fever, you can give them some fever-reducing medication or take them to the hospital immediately. The above methods are commonly used for treating otitis media currently. In addition, if there is a case of eardrum perforation, it is necessary to receive timely surgical treatment. After the condition improves, it is recommended to let the child engage in appropriate exercise to boost their immunity and prevent a recurrence of the illness.