Patient's question:
My little girl is 6 years old. This week, she has been scratching her ears and saying they itch. Additionally, I noticed that the earwax is purulent and a bit yellow. She also has a headache and a fever. Please ask: How to treat ear pain and middle ear infection in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets otitis media, first you can use some symptomatic antibiotic medication. While taking the medication, you can also perform some local treatments, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child primarily exhibits ear pain symptoms, it is recommended that parents appropriately give pain relief medication to alleviate the pain. If accompanied by high fever, medication should be used based on the child's symptoms. In severe cases, please seek medical treatment at the hospital as soon as possible. If the child develops a tympanic membrane perforation, it is advised to seek surgical treatment at the hospital promptly. Parents should also pay attention to taking protective measures for their children to prevent the recurrence of otitis media.