Question
A 3-year-old girl, just started kindergarten, has been constantly tugging at her ears and complaining of itching. Additionally, her earwax is a bit thick and yellowish, and she also has headaches and fever. How should otitis media with purulent discharge in children be treated effectively?
Answer
If a child has otitis media, the first step is to use symptomatic antibiotic medications. In addition to systemic treatment, regional treatment can also be carried out using anti-inflammatory ear drops. For children with pronounced ear pain, analgesic medications can be administered. If the child is accompanied by fever, parents can give the child some antipyretic drugs. In severe cases, it is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. In addition to these drug treatment methods, if the child’s condition is severe and there is a perforation of the eardrum, hospital surgery is required. Finally, parents should pay attention to this disease and bring their children to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible. In addition, they should also pay attention to doing a good job of relevant prevention and health care work in daily life.