Patient's question:
Boy, just turned 8 years old. Recently, his ears have been a bit painful. In the morning, there's occasionally a yellow discharge, accompanied by a headache and fever. Please ask: How should otitis media (middle ear infection) in children be treated?Doctor's answer:
When treating these types of diseases, you can give the child some symptomatic antibiotic medications, or use local medications, such as applying anti-inflammatory ear drops to the baby. If the symptoms are primarily ear pain, you may consider giving pain-relieving medication. If the child has a fever, they can take fever-reducing medication. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. The above methods are commonly used in the treatment of otitis media. Additionally, if there is a case of a perforated eardrum, it requires timely surgical treatment. During treatment, it is also important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest.