Patient's question:
My male child is 2 years old. This week, the child told me his ears hurt a bit. In the morning, the earwax was a bit thick and yellowish, accompanied by a headache and fever. I would like to ask: How should acute otitis media with purulent earwax be diagnosed and treated in children?Doctor's answer:
To effectively treat otitis media, you can choose some anti-inflammatory drugs under the guidance of a doctor based on the symptoms. You can conduct a bacterial culture of ear secretions and use anti-inflammatory ear drops according to the test results. If the symptoms are primarily ear pain, you may consider giving pain-relieving medication. If accompanied by high fever, medications should be used based on the child's symptoms. In severe cases, seek medical treatment immediately. If there is a case of a perforated eardrum, parents may consider surgical treatment for the child. At the same time, it is also important to arrange a reasonable diet and daily routine for the child to help the illness recover as soon as possible.