Patient's question:
Boy, 8 years old, has started elementary school. Recently, the child has said his ears hurt. Additionally, there is yellow earwax discharge, and he also has a headache and fever. Question: How should otitis media with ear itching be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
When treating such diseases, you can give the child some symptomatic antibiotic medications, and you can also combine them with some local treatment methods, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. You can also give some pain-relieving medication based on the child's condition, especially when the ear pain is severe, as it can help alleviate the suffering. If the child has a fever, you can give them some fever-reducing medication or take them to the hospital immediately. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or if the eardrum has already perforated, surgical treatment should be performed promptly. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child receives adequate nutrition, with a light diet. Additionally, they should get plenty of rest to avoid fatigue.