Patient's question:
Boy, 9 years old, has started elementary school. Recently, the child has been complaining of itchy and painful ears, along with yellow earwax discharge. Additionally, there are symptoms of headache and fever. Please ask: How should otitis media with purulent earwax be diagnosed and treated in children?Doctor's answer:
When treating such diseases, you can give your child some symptomatic antibiotic medications. While taking the medication, you can also perform some local treatments, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If your child's ear pain and yellow discharge are severe, it is recommended to use some pain relievers to alleviate the symptoms. If your child has a fever, you can give them fever-reducing medication or take them to the hospital immediately. If there is a case of eardrum perforation, parents can consider surgical treatment for their child. During the treatment period, it is important to keep your child warm to prevent worsening the symptoms due to cold.