Patient's question:
Boy, 8 years old, has started elementary school. This week, the child has been experiencing some ear pain. In the morning, it was found that the earwax was purulent, a bit yellow, accompanied by a low fever. Question: How should otitis media in children with difficulty hearing be treated?Doctor's answer:
To treat pediatric otitis media, parents can first give the child anti-inflammatory medication. Additionally, local treatment can be performed, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for the child. If the ear pain is severe, appropriate pain relievers can be given. If the child has a fever, fever-reducing medication can be administered or they should be taken to the hospital immediately. Otitis media is prone to recurring, and if there is a tympanic membrane perforation, it needs to be treated promptly. During treatment, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid exposure to cold to prevent the symptoms from worsening.