Patient's question:
Boy, 12 years old, has started elementary school. In recent days, the child has had slightly sore ears and noticed that there is a lot of yellow earwax. At the same time, he has also been experiencing headaches and fever. Question: How should otitis media and tinnitus be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
To effectively treat otitis media, you can choose some anti-inflammatory medications under the guidance of a doctor based on symptoms. An ear secretion bacterial culture can be performed, and after the test results are obtained, use anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child has severe ear pain, it is recommended to administer pain relief medication based on the situation. If the child also has a high fever, you can consider taking fever-reducing medication. However, if the fever persists, it is crucial to seek medical attention promptly.In addition to these medication-based treatments, if the child's condition is severe and results in a tympanic membrane perforation, it is necessary to go to the hospital for surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure adequate rest.