Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 4 years old. Lately, his ears have been a bit painful. In the morning, there was a lot of yellow earwax, and he also had a headache and fever. Please ask: How should we diagnose and treat otitis media and ear pain in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets otitis media, they can use anti-inflammatory drugs according to symptoms. In addition to systemic medication, local treatment can also be performed using anti-inflammatory ear drops for treatment. For children with significant ear pain symptoms, pain-relieving medication can be used. If the child has a fever, parents can give them fever-reducing medication. 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 daily life, a light diet should be maintained, and a liquid diet should be primarily consumed during treatment.