Patient's question:
My daughter, who is 7 years old, has been complaining of ear pain recently. I noticed that she has a lot of yellow earwax, and she seems to have no appetite and is very weak. I would like to ask: How should otitis media with purulent earwax be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets otitis media, they can be treated with anti-inflammatory drugs for symptomatic relief. Additionally, local treatments can be administered, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for the child. When the child's ear pain is severe, a small amount of pain-relieving medication can also be used. If the child has a fever, parents can give them fever-reducing drugs or take them to the hospital immediately. In cases of a tympanic membrane perforation, parents can consider surgical treatment for the child. During treatment, it is also important to provide the child with a light diet and enhance nutritional supplementation to help them recover as soon as possible.