Question
My son is 9 years old. This week, he said his ear hurts, and occasionally, there is also yellow fluid coming out. Additionally, he has headaches and fever. How should a child with an earache and tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Antibiotics are commonly used in the treatment of otitis media and can be selected as appropriate. You can perform a bacterial culture of ear secretions and use anti-inflammatory ear drops based on the test results. If the pain is severe, some painkillers can be administered. If the child has a fever, parents can give the child antipyretic medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. If your child has a perforated eardrum, it is necessary to go to the hospital for timely surgical treatment. Parents should also pay attention to protecting their children well in daily life to prevent otitis media from recurring.