Patient's question:
Boy, 7 years old, has started primary school. This week, the child said his ears hurt. It was noticed that the earwax was purulent, a bit yellow, and accompanied by some low fever. Question: How should otitis media with ear itching be treated effectively in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets otitis media, first, you can use some symptomatic antibiotic medication. Additionally, local treatment can be performed, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for the child. If the symptoms are primarily ear pain, pain-relieving medication can be considered. If the child has a fever, some fever-reducing medication can be taken. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. The above methods are commonly used for treating otitis media at present. Additionally, if there is a case of eardrum perforation, timely surgical treatment is required. While undergoing treatment, attention should also be paid to arranging a light diet for the child and enhancing nutritional supplementation to help with early recovery.