Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl has just started attending kindergarten. This week, she told me her ears hurt a little. I noticed her earwax was a bit thick and yellow, and she also had some low-grade fever. Please advise: How is it best to treat otitis media and tinnitus in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets otitis media, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be used. It can also be combined with some local treatment methods, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops for treatment. If the child's ear pain is severe, appropriate analgesics should be given. If the child has a fever, some fever-reducing medications can be taken. In severe cases, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or if the eardrum has already perforated, surgical treatment should be performed in a timely manner. During the treatment period, it is important to keep the child warm to prevent symptoms from worsening due to catching a cold.