Question
My child (a 8-year-old boy) has had a slight earache recently, with slightly thick and yellow earwax, accompanied by a mild fever. How should I treat my child’s otitis media when they can’t hear clearly?
Answer
Treatment for a child’s otitis media can involve symptomatic medication based on the symptoms. A bacterial culture of ear secretions can be conducted, and anti-inflammatory ear drops can be used according to the results. If the child experiences severe ear pain, appropriate painkillers can be administered. If there is a fever, antipyretic medication can be given. In case of severe conditions or multiple recurrences, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. If an eardrum perforation occurs, timely surgical treatment should be performed. During treatment, it is advisable to provide the child with a light diet and enhance nutritional supplementation to aid in a quicker recovery.