Question
My daughter is 3 years old. Recently, she has been complaining of ear pain, and this morning, I found that her earwax is pus-like and slightly yellow. She also has a headache and fever. How should a child with otitis media and earwax pus be diagnosed and treated?
Answer
When treating such diseases, you can give the child some symptomatic antibiotic medications, perform a bacterial culture of ear secretions, use anti-inflammatory ear drops based on the results of the examination, and if the ear pain is severe, you can give some painkillers. If accompanied by a high fever, the medication should be adjusted according to the child’s symptoms. In severe cases, please go to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible. Otitis media is characterized by recurrent attacks. If there is a situation of perforated eardrum, it needs to be treated promptly. During the treatment period, pay attention to giving the child more nutrition, and the diet should be light. Also, pay attention to rest and avoid fatigue.