Patient's question:
My male child is 4 years old. This week, he has been experiencing some ear pain, and I noticed that the earwax is purulent, a bit yellow, accompanied by some low fever. Please advise on how to diagnose and treat otitis media with ear fullness and pain in children.Doctor's answer:
If a child gets otitis media, they can first use some symptomatic antibiotic medications. Local medication can also be applied, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for the baby. If the child has ear pain, pain relievers can also be given. If the child has a fever, parents can administer fever-reducing medication or take them to the hospital immediately. These are all common treatment methods. However, if the child develops a perforated eardrum, they need to be taken to the hospital for surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, and the diet should be light. Additionally, it is important to ensure the child gets plenty of rest and avoids fatigue.