Patient's question:
Boy, just turned 6 years old. Recently, the child has been saying his ears hurt. Additionally, there is a lot of yellow earwax, and he also has some low-grade fever. Please ask: How should otitis media and tinnitus in children be treated?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets otitis media, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs can be used. Local medication can be applied, and anti-inflammatory ear drops can be used for treatment. If the symptoms are primarily ear pain, pain-relieving medication can be considered. Additionally, if there is a fever, some fever-reducing medication can be taken. In case of high fever, it is still recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If your child has a problem with a perforated eardrum, it is necessary to go to the hospital for surgery in a timely manner. During treatment, it is also important to arrange a light diet for your child and enhance nutritional supplementation to help with early recovery.