Question
How should otitis media with earwax and pus in children be diagnosed and treated?
Answer
Currently, the main treatment for pediatric otitis media in clinical practice is antibiotics, using symptomatic medications according to the child’s condition, which has a good effect. In severe cases, regional treatments can be combined, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops, and painkillers can also be administered as needed, especially when the child experiences severe ear pain, which can help alleviate the pain. If the child has a high fever, a small amount of antipyretic medication can be used, but if the fever persists, medical attention must be sought promptly. If there is a perforation in the eardrum, parents may consider surgical treatment. In daily life, it is important to protect the child well to prevent a recurrence of otitis media.