Question
A 12-year-old boy, in elementary school, has been experiencing some pain in his ear recently. The earwax is thicker and yellowish, accompanied by tinnitus and slight fever. How should otitis media with yellow earwax in children be diagnosed and treated?
Answer
For patients with otitis media, anti-inflammatory medications can be used for symptomatic treatment, along with regional use of anti-inflammatory ear drops. For ear pain, painkillers can be administered, and for fever, oral antipyretics can be taken. If symptoms do not improve, it is imperative to seek medical attention. In case of severe conditions such as perforation of the eardrum, timely medical treatment and surgery should be sought. It is also important to pay attention to a reasonable diet and lifestyle habits to assist in the early recovery from the disease.