Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 8 years old. Recently, the child told me her ears are a bit painful. In the morning, the earwax was a bit thick and yellowish, and she also had some low fever. Please ask: If a child with otitis media cannot hear clearly, how should they be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets otitis media, first, they can take some symptomatic antibiotics. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments can also be used, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. For children with prominent earache symptoms, pain-relieving medication can be used. If the child has a fever, parents can give them fever-reducing medication or take them to the hospital immediately.In addition to these medication methods, if the child's condition is severe and a eardrum perforation occurs, hospital treatment is required for surgical intervention. During this period, it's important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and eats more vegetables and fruits.