Question
Dear team, my daughter is currently 7 years old. This week, she has been complaining of itchy and painful ears. Additionally, there is a lot of yellow earwax, and she hears a buzzing sound in her ears. She also has a slight fever. How should we diagnose and treat a child’s ear infection with earwax and purulent discharge?
Answer
In clinical treatment of pediatric otitis media, antibiotics are primarily used. Symptomatic medication can be used according to the child’s condition, which is effective. If the child’s condition is severe, regional treatments can be combined, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. Painkillers can also be administered based on the child’s condition, especially when the pain in the ear is severe, which can help alleviate suffering. If accompanied by a high fever, medication should be used according to the child’s symptoms. In severe cases, please seek medical treatment at a hospital as soon as possible. In addition to these treatment methods, if the child develops severe conditions such as perforation of the eardrum, timely medical treatment is required. Parents should also pay attention to protecting their children to prevent recurrent otitis media.