Patient's question:
Boy, just turned 7 years old. In recent days, the child has said his ears hurt, and also found that the earwax is purulent, a bit yellow, accompanied by some low fever. Please ask: How should otitis media with purulent earwax be diagnosed and treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are the current methods and medications for the clinical treatment of otitis media in children. Parents can choose them based on the symptoms. Local drug treatment can be used, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child's earache and yellow discharge are severe, it is recommended to use pain relievers to alleviate the symptoms. If the child also has a high fever, antipyretics can be taken if necessary. However, if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. In addition to these drug treatment methods, if the child's condition is severe and there is a tympanic membrane perforation, surgical treatment in the hospital is required. While being treated, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child and enhance nutritional supplementation to help them recover as soon as possible.