Question
A 9-year-old boy, in elementary school, recently reported an itchy earache, with yellow fluid discharge, accompanied by headaches and fever. How should otitis media with drainage in children be treated effectively?
Answer
The common treatment for otitis media involves the use of antibiotic medications. Consider conducting a bacterial culture of ear secretions and using anti-inflammatory ear drops based on the examination results. If the child experiences ear pain, appropriate painkillers can be administered; if accompanied by high fever, antipyretic medication can be used. In severe cases, medical attention should be sought promptly, and if there is a perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment is necessary. At the same time, attention should be paid to giving the child a light diet, increasing nutritional supplementation, and promoting early recovery.