Patient's question:
Boy, 9 years old, has started elementary school. Recently, the child has been complaining of ear pain. It has been noticed that there is a lot of yellow earwax, and at the same time, the ears are buzzing and there is a slight fever. Question: How should otitis media with ear pain be diagnosed and treated in children?Doctor's answer:
For treating pediatric otitis media, parents can first give their child some anti-inflammatory medications. Parents can also use topical anti-inflammatory ear drops for local treatment. When the child's ear pain is severe, pain-relieving medication can be used in appropriate amounts. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral fever-reducing medication can be given. If this does not alleviate the symptoms, it is essential to seek medical attention. These are all common treatment methods. However, if the child develops a perforated eardrum, surgical treatment in a hospital is necessary. In daily life, maintain a light diet, and during treatment, focus on a liquid diet.