Question
A boy, who is 2 years old, has been complaining about ear pain this week. Additionally, it has been noticed that his earwax is purulent and yellowish. Moreover, he seems to have little appetite and is feeling weak. How should one treat a child’s otitis media with yellow fluid in the ear?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications are the current methods and drugs used in clinical treatment for pediatric otitis media. Parents can choose symptomatic treatment, and in addition to systemic medication, regional treatment can also be carried out using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child experiences severe ear pain, some painkillers can be administered appropriately. If the child is accompanied by a high fever, then antipyretic medication should be used judiciously. In severe cases, immediate medical attention is required. These are more common treatment methods. However, if the child shows symptoms of tympanic membrane perforation, timely hospital treatment and surgical intervention are necessary. Lastly, parents should pay attention to this disease, seek medical treatment for their child as soon as possible, and also pay attention to related preventive and health care work in their daily lives.