Patient's question:
My little girl, who is 1 year old this year, has been saying that her ears are itchy and painful this week. In the morning, her earwax was a bit thick and slightly yellow, and she also had a low fever. Could you please advise on how to properly treat otitis media with pus discharge in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets otitis media, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be used. Parents can apply topical treatments with anti-inflammatory ear drops for the child. Depending on the child's condition, pain relief medication can also be given, especially when ear pain is severe, to help alleviate the suffering. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral fever-reducing medication can be given. If this does not alleviate the condition, it is essential to seek medical attention. These are relatively common treatment methods. However, if the child develops symptoms of a ruptured eardrum, prompt medical treatment and surgery may be required.，。