Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl has just started attending kindergarten. This week, the child told me her ears are a bit painful. Additionally, yellow earwax has been leaking out, and there is a buzzing sensation in her ears. She also has a slight fever.：How should otitis media with yellow earwax be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets otitis media, you can first use some symptomatic antibiotics. Additionally, local treatment can be performed, such as applying anti-inflammatory ear drops to the child for treatment. If the child primarily has ear pain symptoms, it is recommended that parents give appropriate pain relievers to alleviate the pain. If the child also has a fever, they can take some fever-reducing medications. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. If the patient exhibits severe symptoms, such as a ruptured eardrum, it is necessary to go to the hospital for surgical treatment in a timely manner. Parents should also pay attention to taking protective measures for their children to prevent the recurrence of otitis media.