Question
A 8-year-old boy, in elementary school, has been complaining of ear pain recently. He also has yellow earwax coming out and is experiencing some low-grade fever. How do you treat otitis media when a child has itchy ears?
Answer
Antibiotics are one of the commonly used medications for treating otitis media and can be used as needed. A bacterial culture of the ear discharge can be conducted, and then an anti-inflammatory ear drop can be used based on the results. Painkillers can also be moderation used when the child’s ear pain is severe. If accompanied by a high fever, medication should be used according to the symptoms, and in severe cases, immediate medical attention should be sought. The above methods are commonly used for treatment, but if the child shows symptoms of perforation of the eardrum, timely medical attention and surgical treatment should be sought. After the condition improves, it is recommended that the child engage in moderate exercise to enhance immunity and prevent recurrence.