Patient's question:
Boy, 13 years old, in elementary school. Recently, the child told me that his ears are a bit painful. Additionally, he noticed that the earwax is purulent, slightly yellow, and accompanied by some low fever. Question: How should middle ear infection with ear fullness and pain be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended that parents, under the guidance of a doctor, choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications for their children to alleviate inflammation symptoms. Bacterial culture of ear discharge can be performed, and based on the test results, anti-inflammatory ear drops can be used. If the child's main symptom is ear pain, parents are advised to give appropriate pain relievers to ease the discomfort. If accompanied by high fever, medication should be administered according to the child's symptoms. In severe cases, seek hospital treatment immediately. If there are repeated acute severe episodes or if a eardrum perforation has occurred, surgical treatment should be performed promptly. Lastly, parents are encouraged to 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.