Patient's question:
Female baby, currently 8 years old. In the past few days, the child has said her ears hurt. Additionally, there is a lot of yellow earwax, and she also has some low fever. Please ask: How should otitis media be treated in children with ear pain?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets otitis media, they can use anti-inflammatory drugs for symptomatic relief. While taking medication, local treatments can also be applied, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the symptoms are primarily ear pain, pain-relieving medications may be considered. Some children may also experience fever, in which case oral fever-reducing drugs can be given. If these methods do not alleviate the symptoms, it is essential to seek medical attention. The above methods are commonly used for treating otitis media. Additionally, if there is a perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment is required. Parents should also take preventive measures to avoid recurrent otitis media.