Patient's question:
Boy, 8 years old, has started primary school. In recent days, the child has complained of ear pain. It has been noticed that the earwax is a bit thick and yellow, and there is a buzzing sensation in the ear. There is also a slight fever. Please ask: How can otitis media (middle ear infection) with ear pain be effectively treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric otitis media, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics can be given to the child, which is quite effective. While taking medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the symptoms are primarily ear pain, pain-relieving medications can be considered. If the child has a fever, parents can give fever-reducing medications or take the child to the hospital immediately. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or if a eardrum perforation has occurred, surgical treatment should be performed promptly. During treatment, it is also important to provide the child with a light diet and enhance nutritional supplementation to help with early recovery.