Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 6 years old. This week, my child has been experiencing some ear pain. In the morning, there was yellow earwax discharge, accompanied by a headache and fever. Please advise: How should otitis media (middle ear infection) and ear pain be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the methods and medications used in clinical treatment of otitis media in children. Parents can choose them according to symptoms. Local treatment can also be applied, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for the child. If the symptoms of ear pain and yellow discharge are severe, it is recommended to use pain relievers to alleviate them. If the child also has a high fever, pain relievers can be taken as needed. However, if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. In addition to these drug treatments, if the child develops severe conditions, such as a perforated eardrum, immediate medical treatment is required. At the same time, it is important to arrange a reasonable diet and rest habits for the child to help the illness recover as soon as possible.