Question
My son, who is nine years old, has been experiencing ear pain for nearly a week. The earwax is thick and yellow, accompanied by headaches and fever. How should otitis media with yellow discharge in children be treated?
Answer
The treatment for pediatric otitis media primarily relies on antibiotic medication, supplemented by symptomatic drugs according to the symptoms, which is generally effective. Regional treatments such as anti-inflammatory ear drops can also be used. If the child mainly exhibits ear pain, appropriate painkillers can be administered to relieve the pain; if there are symptoms of fever, antipyretic drugs can be taken. In severe cases, medical attention should be sought promptly. Additionally, if an eardrum perforation occurs, hospital surgery is required. Parents should pay attention to this disease, seek medical attention for their child as soon as possible, and pay attention to daily prevention and health care.