Question
A 9-year-old boy, in elementary school, recently complained of ear itching, with yellow fluid discharge, accompanied by headaches and fever. How should children with otitis media with drainage be treated for the best effectiveness?
Answer
Antibiotics are commonly used in the treatment of otitis media and can be selected based on the situation. Ear secretion bacterial culture can be performed, and anti-inflammatory ear drops can be used according to the test results. For ear pain, analgesic medications can be administered appropriately. If there is a high fever, antipyretic drugs can be used as needed. If the condition is severe, medical attention should be sought promptly. If the child has a perforated eardrum, timely medical attention and surgical treatment should be sought, while also paying attention to a light diet and increasing nutritional supplementation to promote recovery.