Patient's question:
Boy, 8 years old, has started primary school. This week, the child has been scratching his ears and complaining of itching. In the morning, the earwax was slightly thick and yellowish, accompanied by a headache and fever. Please ask: How should otitis media with yellow earwax be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets otitis media, first of all, you can use some symptomatic antibiotic drugs. While taking the medication, you can also perform some local treatments, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. Additionally, you can give some pain relievers based on the child's condition, especially when the ear pain is severe, as they can help alleviate the suffering. Moreover, if there is a fever, you can also take some fever-reducing medications. For high fever, it is still recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If the patient exhibits severe symptoms, such as a perforated eardrum, it is necessary to go to the hospital for surgical treatment in a timely manner. During the treatment, it is also important to provide the child with a light diet and enhance nutritional supplementation to help them recover sooner.