Patient's question:
My little girl, she is 8 years old. Recently, the child said her ears hurt. Also, there was yellow earwax discharge, and she seemed to have no appetite and felt very weak. Please ask: How is it effective to treat purulent otitis media in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the methods and medications used in clinical treatment of otitis media in children. Parents can choose according to symptoms. Ear secretion bacterial culture can be conducted, and anti-inflammatory ear drops should be used based on test results. If the child has severe ear pain, it is recommended to administer pain relievers according to the situation. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral fever-reducing medication can be given. If symptoms do not improve, it is essential to seek medical attention. The above methods are commonly used for treating otitis media currently. Additionally, if a tympanic membrane perforation occurs, it requires timely surgical treatment. While undergoing treatment, attention should also be paid to arranging a light diet for the child, strengthening nutritional supplementation to aid early recovery.