Question
A 12-year-old boy, in elementary school, has been experiencing some pain in his ear recently, with a lot of thick, yellow earwax. Accompanied by headaches and fever, how should a child with mucus in the ear due to otitis media be treated?
Answer
If a child has otitis media, anti-inflammatory medication can be used for symptomatic treatment, along with regional therapy such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the ear pain is severe, painkillers can be used appropriately. If fever is present, parents can give fever-reducing medication. If the situation is serious, medical attention should be sought promptly. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or if there is already a perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment should be performed. During the treatment period, it is necessary to keep warm and avoid catching a cold to worsen symptoms.