Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl just started preschool. Recently, she has been scratching her ears and saying they itch. In the morning, we noticed that the earwax was purulent, slightly yellow, and she also has poor appetite and a sore throat. Please advise: How should otitis media with ear itching be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets an ear infection, they can first use symptomatic antibiotic medication, or apply topical medication, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for the child. If the child's main symptom is ear pain, it is recommended that parents can appropriately give some analgesics to relieve the pain. Additionally, if there is a fever, some fever-reducing medication can be taken. For high fever, it is still recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If the patient develops severe symptoms, such as a ruptured eardrum, it is necessary to promptly go to the hospital for surgical treatment. At the same time, it is also important to arrange a reasonable diet and sleep routine for the child to help the illness recover as early as possible.