Patient's question:
Little girl, only 1 year old, this week, the child has been scratching her ears and saying they itch. Upon noticing, it was found that the earwax was purulent, slightly yellow, while also having poor appetite and a sore throat. Please ask: How to diagnose and treat otitis media and ear pain in children.Doctor's answer:
It is recommended that parents consult a doctor to choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications for their children to alleviate inflammatory symptoms. Local medication can also be used, such as applying anti-inflammatory ear drops to the child. When the child's ear pain is severe, a small amount of pain-relieving medication can be used. If the child has a fever, parents can administer fever-reducing medications. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. These are common treatment methods, but if the child experiences a eardrum perforation, timely hospital surgery is necessary. Parents should also take precautions to prevent recurrent middle ear infections.