Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl has just started kindergarten. This week, she has been scratching her ears and complaining of itching. Upon observation, the earwax is slightly thick and yellowish. She also has a headache and a fever. Please advise: How should otitis media in children, which causes difficulty hearing, be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets otitis media, first you can use some symptomatic antibiotic medication, or apply topical medication, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for the child. If the child's main symptom is ear pain, it is recommended that parents can give appropriate pain relievers to alleviate the pain. If the child has a fever, you can give them some fever-reducing medication or take them to the hospital immediately. If there are multiple acute severe cases or if there is a eardrum perforation, surgical treatment should be performed promptly. During the treatment period, attention should also be paid to maintaining dietary hygiene and ensuring sufficient rest time.