Patient's question:
My little girl, she is 5 years old. This week, her ears have been a bit painful. Upon checking, I found that the earwax was purulent, slightly yellow, and her ears were buzzing. She also has a slight fever. I would like to ask: How should we treat otitis media and tinnitus in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic medications are commonly used for treating otitis media and can be selected as needed. Ear secretion bacterial culture can be performed, and anti-inflammatory ear drops can be used based on the test results. If the child primarily presents with ear pain, parents can consider giving appropriate pain relief medication. If the child has a fever, antipyretic drugs can be administered. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. If the patient exhibits serious symptoms, such as a ruptured eardrum, surgical treatment in a hospital is required. During treatment, it is advisable to maintain a light diet and primarily consume liquid foods.