Question
How should a child with otitis media and earwax pus be treated? The child is an 8-year-old boy in elementary school. For the past few days, the child has been experiencing some pain in the ear, with occasional discharge of yellow fluid, accompanied by headaches and fever.
Answer
When treating such diseases, you can give the child some antibiotics that are appropriate for the symptoms. You can also perform a bacterial culture of the ear secretion and use anti-inflammatory ear drops based on the results of the examination. If the child’s main symptom is ear pain, it is recommended that parents appropriately administer painkillers to relieve the pain. If there are symptoms of fever, you can take antipyretic medicine. In severe cases, it is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If there is a perforation of the eardrum, it is suggested to seek medical treatment and surgery promptly. After the condition improves, it is recommended to have the child engage in appropriate exercise to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.