Patient's question:
My little girl is 3 years old. Recently, her ears have been a bit painful. Additionally, her earwax is a bit thick and yellow, and she also has a low fever. I'd like to ask: How should otitis media (middle ear infection) in children be treated when they have ear pain?Doctor's answer:
Treating pediatric otitis media first, parents can give their children some anti-inflammatory medications. Parents can also use anti-inflammatory ear drops for local treatment. If the ear pain is severe, appropriate pain relievers can be given. If the child has a fever, they can take some fever-reducing medications. In severe cases, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. In addition to these drug treatments, if the child's condition is severe and there is a perforation of the eardrum, surgical treatment in the hospital is required. Finally, it is hoped that parents can take this disease seriously, seek medical treatment for their children as early as possible, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.