Question
My son is 8 years old. Lately, his ears have been hurting, and he occasionally has yellow fluid coming out in the morning. He also has a buzzing sound in his ears and a slight fever. How should I treat his otitis media?
Answer
When treating this kind of illness, you can give your child some symptomatic antibiotic medications. Additionally, regional treatment can be carried out, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the ear pain is severe, you can give some painkillers. If there is also a fever, you can take antipyretic medication. In case of high fever, it is recommended to seek medical assistance. Besides medication, if your child develops severe conditions such as perforation of the eardrum, timely medical treatment is required. Pay attention to a light diet during the treatment period, with liquid foods being the main choice.