Patient's question:
Boy, just turned 8 years old. In the past few days, the child said his ears hurt. In the morning, there was yellow earwax discharge. Also, it seems he has no appetite and is very weak. Please ask: How should otitis media and tinnitus in children be diagnosed and treated.Doctor's answer:
Treating pediatric otitis media first, parents can give their child some anti-inflammatory medications. They can also perform bacterial culture of ear secretions and use anti-inflammatory ear drops based on the test results. If the child primarily has ear pain symptoms, it is recommended that parents can appropriately give some analgesics to relieve the pain. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral fever-reducing medication can be given. If it cannot be relieved, medical attention must be sought. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or if eardrum perforation has occurred, surgical treatment should be performed promptly. In daily life, a light diet should be maintained, and a liquid diet should be the main focus during treatment.