Question
My son is 3 years old. This week, he told me his ear hurt a bit, and there was yellow earwax discharge in the morning, accompanied by some low fever. How should I treat my child’s earache and tonsillitis?
Answer
The treatment of pediatric otitis media can involve symptomatic medications for the child’s symptoms, such as ear secretion bacteria culture, and using anti-inflammatory ear drops based on the examination results. If the child’s main symptom is ear pain, parents are advised to appropriately administer painkillers to relieve the pain. If the child has a high fever, antipyretics should be used as appropriate. If the situation is severe, medical treatment should be sought as soon as possible. In cases of multiple acute severe episodes or if there is a perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment should be performed. After the condition improves, it is recommended to engage the child in appropriate physical activities to enhance immunity and prevent recurrence.