Patient's question:
The child said their ear hurts, and there is pus flowing from the ear canal. The doctor said it's otitis media. Please ask what are the symptoms and treatments for pediatric otitis media?Doctor's answer:
Otitis media is a common disease, primarily affecting children under the age of 8. The symptoms of otitis media in children are as follows:1. Mild ear pain and a sense of blockage in the ear, which is the most obvious symptom.
2. Hearing loss: Hearing gradually declines, and when talking to oneself, the voice may seem louder. If the head is tilted, hearing may temporarily improve.
Surgery can be performed for otitis media, requiring an incision to be made either in front of or behind the ear. Under a microscope, abnormal tissue is removed, the eardrum is repaired, and then soft gauze is used to pack the external auditory canal. Finally, the wound is stitched closed.