Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 7 years old. In recent days, the child has said her ears hurt. In the morning, it was found that the earwax was purulent, a bit yellow, and accompanied by some low fever. Please ask: How should middle ear infection be treated when a child cannot hear clearly?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating otitis media and can be selected as needed. Bacterial culture of ear secretions can be performed, and anti-inflammatory ear drops can be used based on the test results. If the ear pain is severe, appropriate analgesics can be given. If the child has a fever, parents can administer fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. In addition to these drug treatments, if the child experiences severe conditions, such as a tympanic membrane perforation, prompt medical treatment is necessary. Parents should also pay attention to preventive measures to avoid recurrent otitis media.