Patient's question:
My little girl is 2 years old. Recently, she has been scratching her ears and saying they are itchy. In the morning, there was a lot of yellow earwax, and she also had some low-grade fever. I am asking: How should otitis media with purulent earwax be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
To better treat otitis media, you can select some anti-inflammatory medications under the guidance of a doctor according to the symptoms. Local treatment can be used, such as applying anti-inflammatory ear drops. If a child has severe ear pain and yellow discharge, it is recommended to use some analgesics to relieve the symptoms. If the child also has a fever, they can take some fever-reducing medications. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. In addition to these medication treatments, if the child experiences serious conditions, such as a tympanic membrane perforation, it needs to be treated in a timely manner. Parents should also pay attention to taking preventive measures for their children to avoid the recurrence of otitis media.