Question

Dear Parent, my son is just over 1 year old. Recently, he has been complaining of ear pain, and in the morning, there have been occasional yellow fluids coming out. He also has headaches and a fever. How should we treat otitis media with earwax pus in children?

Answer

Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are the current methods and medications for treating pediatric otitis media. Parents can choose according to the symptoms. You can perform a bacterial culture of ear secretions and use anti-inflammatory ear drops based on the test results. If the child’s main symptom is ear pain, parents can consider giving some painkillers to relieve the pain. If the child has a fever, they can take antipyretic medications. In severe cases, it is advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If the patient develops severe symptoms such as perforation of the eardrum, immediate hospitalization and surgical treatment are required. During treatment, it is also important to arrange for a light diet for the child and to enhance nutritional supplementation to aid in early recovery.