Patient's question:
Boys, just turned 9 years old. Recently, the child told me that his ears are a bit painful. I noticed that there is a lot of yellow earwax. Additionally, his appetite is not good, and his throat is uncomfortable. I ask: How should pediatric otitis media and tinnitus be treated?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the methods and medications used in clinical treatment of pediatric otitis media. Parents can choose them based on symptoms. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as anti-inflammatory ear drops can be used in conjunction. If the main symptom is ear pain, parents are advised to give appropriate pain relievers to alleviate it. If accompanied by high fever, medication should be used based on the child's symptoms. In severe cases, seek medical attention at a hospital as soon as possible. Otitis media is characterized by recurrence, and if there is a perforated eardrum, it needs to be treated promptly. Finally, we hope parents can take this disease seriously, bring their children to a doctor for early treatment, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.