Patient's question:
Baby girl, 3 years old, just started kindergarten. This week, the child has been scratching her ears and saying they are itchy. In the morning, there was yellow earwax discharge, and she also felt a buzzing in her ears and had a slight fever. Please ask: How should otitis media and tinnitus in children be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
In terms of treatment, it is generally recommended to follow the doctor's advice and give the child some anti-inflammatory medication. Local medication can be used, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the symptoms are primarily ear pain, pain-relieving medication can be considered. If the child also has a high fever, it is advisable to take fever-reducing medication. However, if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or if eardrum perforation has occurred, surgical treatment should be administered in a timely manner. Lastly, we hope parents can take this disease seriously, take the child to a doctor for treatment as early as possible, and also pay attention to related prevention and health care measures during daily life.