Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 6 years old. Recently, the child said her ears are itchy and painful. Upon observation, there is a lot of yellow earwax. At the same time, she also has a headache and fever. Please ask: How should a child with otitis media, who cannot hear clearly, be treated?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets otitis media, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs can be used. Parents can apply topical treatments using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the ear pain is severe, appropriate pain relief medication can be given. If the child also has a high fever, fever-reducing medication can be administered on a case-by-case basis. However, if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. The above methods are commonly used for treating otitis media currently. Additionally, if a tympanic membrane perforation occurs, timely surgical treatment is required. Finally, it is hoped that parents can take this disease seriously, bring their children to seek medical treatment as early as possible, and also pay attention to related prevention and health care measures in daily life.