Question
How should one effectively treat a child’s otitis media with earwax that appears thick and yellow, accompanied by slight fever? The child is a 7-year-old girl who has had some ear pain recently.
Answer
If a child has otitis media, symptomatic antibiotic medication can be used first, followed by the use of anti-inflammatory ear drops after the ear secretion bacteria culture is performed and the results of the examination are known. If the main symptom is ear pain, painkillers can be considered. If fever is present, parents can administer fever-reducing medication. In severe cases, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible, especially if there are multiple acute attacks or if there has been a perforation in the eardrum. During treatment, it is important to maintain warmth to avoid exacerbating symptoms.