Question
My son is 8 years old and a boy. In recent days, he has been complaining of itchy and painful ears. I noticed that there is sometimes yellow fluid coming out. He also seems to have little appetite and is quite weak. How should I treat his ear infection with earwax and pus?
Answer
If the child has an ear infection, the first step is to use symptomatic antibiotic medication, and can be supplemented with some regional treatment methods, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for treatment. If the pain is severe, some painkillers can be appropriately administered. If there is a fever accompanying the condition, the medication should be used according to the child’s symptoms. In severe cases, please seek medical attention at a hospital as soon as possible. If the patient develops severe symptoms such as perforation of the eardrum, it is necessary to go to the hospital for timely surgical treatment. Finally, I hope that parents can pay attention to this disease, bring their children for medical treatment as soon as possible, and also pay attention to doing related preventive and health care work in daily life.