Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl has just started attending kindergarten. In recent days, the child has complained that her ears are itchy and painful, with excessive yellow earwax. Additionally, she has been experiencing low-grade fever. Could you please advise on how to treat otitis media with yellow earwax in children?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric otitis media primarily involves the use of antibiotics. Medications can be administered based on the child's symptoms, and the effects are quite good. In addition to systemic medication, local treatment can also be performed using anti-inflammatory ear drops for treatment. If the child's main symptom is ear pain, it is recommended that parents give appropriate analgesics to alleviate the pain. If accompanied by high fever, medication should be administered based on the child's symptoms. In severe cases, it is essential to seek medical attention at the hospital as soon as possible. If there is a possibility of a tympanic membrane perforation, parents may consider surgical treatment for the child. Finally, it is hoped that parents can take this disease seriously, bring the child to seek medical treatment early, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures during daily life.