Question
How should a child with otitis media, earwax, and pus be treated? The boy is already 2 years old. In recent days, the child has told me that his ear hurts a bit. Additionally, the earwax is a bit thick and yellow, and he also has headaches and fever.
Answer
Generally speaking, for pediatric otitis media, it is effective to give the child some antibiotics. It can also be treated with topical anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child’s ear pain is severe, it is recommended to administer some painkillers according to the situation. If the child has a high fever, some antipyretics can be used appropriately. If the condition is serious, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. If there are multiple acute severe occurrences or if there has been a tympanic membrane perforation, timely surgical treatment should be performed. During the treatment period, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid catching a cold to exacerbate symptoms.