Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl has just started kindergarten. This week, the child said her ears hurt, and she noticed yellow earwax coming out. Additionally, her ears were buzzing, and she had a slightly low fever. Could you please answer: How is it treated if a child with otitis media cannot hear clearly?Doctor's answer:
Treatment for pediatric otitis media can involve symptomatic medication or local treatment. For example, you can use anti-inflammatory ear drops for the child, and for those with significant ear pain, pain-relieving medication can be applied. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral fever-reducing medication can be given. If symptoms do not improve, it is essential to seek medical attention. Otitis media tends to recur, and if there is a tympanic membrane perforation, it needs to be treated promptly. After recovery, it is recommended to engage in appropriate exercise to boost the child's immunity and prevent recurrence.