Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl has just started attending kindergarten. Recently, the child has been complaining of ear pain. Additionally, it was found that the earwax is purulent, slightly yellow, and the appetite is poor. The throat also feels uncomfortable. Please advise: How should otitis media with purulent earwax be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
When it comes to treatment, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs should be given based on the child's symptoms. Earwax secretion bacterial culture can be performed, and anti-inflammatory ear drops should be used according to the test results. If the child's ear pain is severe, a small amount of pain-relieving medication can be used appropriately. If the child has a high fever, fever-reducing medication should be used cautiously. If the condition is severe, immediate medical attention is necessary. If the child develops a eardrum perforation, prompt surgical treatment at the hospital is required. Parents should also take precautions to prevent the recurrence of otitis media.