Question
A 3-year-old girl, just started kindergarten, has been experiencing some ear pain over the past few days, with occasional yellow fluid discharge. Her ears are buzzing, and she has a low-grade fever. How should ear itch and otitis media in children be diagnosed and treated?
Answer
If a child has otitis media, symptomatic antibiotic medications can be used first. Regional treatment can include anti-inflammatory ear drops. For children with prominent ear pain symptoms, painkillers can be administered. If fever is present, antipyretic drugs can be taken, and it is recommended to seek medical attention early if there is a high fever. Otitis media has a recurrent feature, so if there is a tympanic membrane perforation, medical attention should be sought promptly. Parents should pay attention to protecting their children to prevent the recurrence of otitis media.