Patient's question:
Boy, he is already 7 years old. These days, the child has said that his ears are itchy and painful. Additionally, it has been found that the earwax is purulent, a bit yellow, and accompanied by headache and fever.：How should otitis media with purulent earwax be diagnosed and treated in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets otitis media, they can first take some symptomatic antibiotic medications. Besides systemic medication, local treatment can also be performed, using anti-inflammatory ear drops for treatment. If the child's main symptom is ear pain, it is recommended that parents give appropriate pain relievers to alleviate it. Additionally, if there is a fever, they can also take some fever-reducing drugs. For high fever, it is still advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Otitis media has a tendency to recur, and if there is a situation of eardrum perforation, it is necessary to seek timely treatment. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child gets plenty of nutrition, with a diet focused on light and simple foods. Rest is also crucial, and fatigue should be avoided.