Patient's question:
Baby girl, only 7 years old, these past few days, her ears have been a bit sore. She noticed that occasionally, there's also a yellowish fluid leaking out. Additionally, her ears are buzzing, and she has a low fever. Please ask: How to treat pediatric otitis media with itchy ears?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is otitis media in children, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics can be given to the child, which is quite effective. Ear discharge bacterial culture can be performed, and anti-inflammatory ear drops should be used based on the test results. If the child has severe ear pain and yellow discharge, it is recommended to use pain relievers to alleviate symptoms. If the child has a fever, fever-reducing medications can be taken. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or if a eardrum perforation has occurred, surgical treatment should be performed in a timely manner. During the treatment period, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid further worsening the symptoms by catching a cold.