Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl just started attending kindergarten. Recently, her ears have been a bit painful, and she has a lot of yellow earwax. Additionally, her appetite is poor, and her throat feels uncomfortable. Please advise: How should otitis media with ear itching be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric otitis media, treatment with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. Additionally, local treatment can also be administered, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for the child. If the child's ear pain and yellow discharge symptoms are severe, it is recommended to use some pain-relieving medication to alleviate the symptoms. If the child has a high fever, appropriate doses of fever-reducing medication should be used. If the condition is severe, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If the child develops a tympanic membrane perforation, it is advisable to go to the hospital for surgical treatment promptly. At the same time, it is also important to arrange a reasonable diet and rest schedule for the child to help with early recovery from the illness.