Question
A 7-year-old boy, now in elementary school, has been complaining of ear pain for the past few days. Additionally, there is yellow earwax discharge, accompanied by headaches and fever. How should children’s otitis media with purulent earwax be treated?
Answer
Generally speaking, the treatment for pediatric otitis media can be tailored to the symptoms. Firstly, you can give the child some oral antibiotics, which are quite effective for treating pediatric otitis media. At the same time, regional treatments can be carried out, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child experiences ear pain, some painkillers can be administered in moderation. If the child has a fever, parents can give the child fever-reducing medication or seek immediate medical attention. If the child has recurrent acute severe symptoms or has already developed a perforated eardrum, timely surgical treatment is required. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure that the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet mainly consisting of light foods, and to allow the child to rest sufficiently to avoid fatigue.