Patient's question:
Boy, just turned 8 years old. Recently, the child's ears have been a bit painful, and it has been noticed that there is a lot of yellow earwax. Additionally, there is some low-grade fever. Please ask: How should otitis media with ear itching be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the methods and medications used in clinical treatment for pediatric otitis media. Parents can choose based on symptoms. Bacterial culture of ear secretions can be performed, and anti-inflammatory ear drops should be used based on the test results. Pain in the ear can also be relieved with pain relievers for children. If the child has a high fever, appropriate doses of fever-reducing medication should be used. In severe cases, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly. If the child develops a tympanic membrane perforation, surgical treatment should be sought at the hospital as soon as possible. Parents should also pay attention to preventive measures to avoid recurrent otitis media.