Patient's question:
Baby girl, only 2 years old. Recently, the child has been scratching her ears and complaining of itching. Additionally, there are occasionally yellowish liquid discharges, and her appetite is poor as well as her throat feeling uncomfortable. 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 for the clinical treatment of pediatric otitis media. Parents can choose them based on symptoms. Local drug treatment can be administered, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for treatment. Depending on the child's condition, pain relievers can be given, especially when the ear pain is severe, to help alleviate the discomfort. If the child has a fever, they can be given fever-reducing medication or taken to the hospital immediately. If the patient exhibits severe symptoms, such as a tympanic membrane perforation, it is necessary to seek timely hospital treatment for surgical intervention. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest.