Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl just started attending kindergarten. Recently, the child has been complaining of itchy and painful ears. In the morning, it was found that the earwax was purulent, slightly yellow, accompanied by a headache and fever. Please ask: How should otitis media with purulent discharge be diagnosed and treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used in the treatment of otitis media and can be selected as appropriate. Local drug treatment is possible, and anti-inflammatory ear drops can be used for medication. In cases of ear pain, children can be given pain relievers. If the child also has fever symptoms, they can take fever-reducing medications. In severe cases, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or if a tympanic membrane perforation has occurred, surgical treatment should be performed in a timely manner. At the same time, attention should also be paid to arranging a reasonable diet and rest schedule for the child to help the disease recover early.