Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl has just started preschool. Recently, the child has been complaining that her ears feel itchy and painful. In the morning, yellow earwax has been leaking from her ears, and she also has poor appetite and a sore throat. Please advise on how to treat otitis media with yellow earwax in children.Doctor's answer:
When treating such diseases, you can give the child some symptomatic antibiotic medication. Bacterial culture of ear secretions can be performed, and anti-inflammatory ear drops can be used based on the test results. For children with significant ear pain symptoms, pain-relieving medication can be applied. If the child also has a high fever, antipyretic medication can be taken as needed. However, if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. In addition to these medication-based treatments, if the child's condition worsens and develops a tympanic membrane perforation, surgery is required at the hospital for treatment. During the treatment, it is important to ensure the child has a light diet and adequate nutritional supplementation to help them recover as soon as possible.