Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl just started attending kindergarten this week. Her ears have been a bit painful. In the morning, I noticed that the earwax was purulent and slightly yellow, accompanied by a low fever. How should I treat her for otitis media with ear itching?Doctor's answer:
You can appropriately use some antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs, or use topical medications, such as applying anti-inflammatory ear drops to the baby. When the child has ear pain, you can also give them some pain relievers. If the child has a fever, you can take some fever-reducing medication. If the symptoms are severe, seek medical attention as soon as possible. If the patient develops severe symptoms, such as a punctured eardrum, it is necessary to visit the hospital promptly for surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is important to keep the child warm to prevent aggravation of symptoms due to catching a cold.