Question
My son is 4 years old. This week, he said his ear hurt, and I noticed that the earwax was purulent and a bit yellow. He also has a headache and fever. How should I treat his muffled speech due to middle ear infection?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric middle ear infections, antibiotics are mainly used. Symptomatic medication can be used according to the child’s symptoms, which is quite effective. If the child’s condition is more severe, some regional treatments can be combined, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. For children with obvious earache symptoms, analgesic medication can be used. If the child has a fever, some antipyretic medication can be taken. In severe cases, it is advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If there is a situation of perforation of the eardrum, parents may consider surgical treatment for the child. During treatment, it is also important to pay attention to giving the child a light diet and enhancing nutritional supplementation to help recover as soon as possible.